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The New Canadian
Vol. 2
VANCOUVER, B. C
FEBRUARY 1st 1939
a
Survey Results
EDITORIAL
Japanese in B.C.
Drop in Number
The New Canadian, pretentious in name, rising from
the ashes of two former second generation newspapers,
presents itself to its readers for the third time since its
modest inception. For two issues it appeared as an experi
mental venture, going to the press sporadically, when funds
were available.
SMUGGLING CHARGES DENIED
BY BOARD
Informants Fail to Appear
isit
But the acclamation that has greeted it, the enthusi
Branding the charges that many Japanese are being
asm with which it has been received, has so encouraged us
that now we take it upon ourselves to appear as a semi smuggled into Canada as being “false both in detail and in
Show Increase
monthly magazine-newspaper. In joining the ranks of substance," the long-awaited report of the Board of
The Canadian Japanese myriads of small-town and two-by-four papers, we can Review has been finally tabled in the House of Commons.
claim only one merit and that, as being a venture arising
It will be recalled that the
Association has just released out of the efforts and the needs of the second generation.
CHAIRMAN
Board, comprising Dr. H. L. Keenthe results of a DominionAt no other time in the life of the second generation,
lyside of the External Affairs De
wide census of the Japanese when hostile voices rise in sharp crescendo, has there been
partment; chairman, F. W. Tay
population. Originally initi- a greater need for some medium through which the Nisei
lor of the Immigration Depart
might
speak
his
thoughts
and
his
hopes
to
the
Canadian
ment, and Inspector G. W. Fish,
ated to determine the actual
public
at
large.
At
no
other
time
has
there
been
a
greater
of
the Royal Canadian Mounted
facts concerning the number of
Police was appointed by the Fed
Japanese in Canada, the figures need for an organ that would rally a wavering minority group
eral Government to inquire into
disclosed in a 21 page mimeo to a firmer consciousness of its peculiar position and the
the repeated allegations of Brit
L goal to which it must proceed in the land of its adoption.
graphed brochure reveal a situa-
Nisei Figures
ish Columbia M.P.’s and M.L.A.’s that “hundreds of Japanese were
tion exactly opposite to the wild
being
smuggled into the country
stories circulated during the past
each year.”
year.
FEW ILLEGAL ENTRIES
In fact the population of JapThe answer to these charges
anese in B. C. is given as slightly
is contained in the official re
lower than the census figures for
port, which states that “It
1931. In 1931 there were 22,205;
was generally agreed in offi
but in 1938 there were only 22,075
cial circles that very few
or an actual decrease of 120. Over
Japanese had entered Canada
the total period, therefore, deaths
In a v/orld ridden with hysteria and fear, we challenge
illegally since 1932.”
and departures exceeded births
every Nisei to sane and unbiased thought. Alive as we are
The report is based upon exten
and arrivals.
to our limitations as human beingsin the evaluation of situa
sive inquiries of the Commission
The number of Second Gen tions, in the possibility of error and misjudgment, we make
into the whole situation. Hear
eration, however, jumped ahead
ings -were held in all important
by some 2000, bringing the total our motto—Sanity and Constructiveness. We are particu
coast centres, to which everyone
Nisei figure to 13,143 as com larly on guard against the pitfalls of mass-thinking.
was invited to supply informa
Important as our task may be, we are helpless, finan
pared with the 1931 census
tion. In certain sampling areas,
figure of 11,081.
cially and morally, without the whole-hearted support and
Dr. Hugh Keenleyside, chairman the Commission adopted the meth
The peak year of Second Gen confidence of every Nisei. We ask that he forget whatever of the Board of Inquiry on illegal od of checking every Japanese
eration births was in 1929. Since failures that may have occurred in the past. We ask that
resident in the district.
that year the birth rate has de he share the vision that fires us, gird his loins with courage entries. He may be appointed Particular attention was paid to
Minister Plenipotentiary to Japan
clined slowly, resulting in an in
the Queen Charlotte and some of
and
fight
on
till
we
are
recognized
as
worthy
citizens
in
creasing natural decrease.
to succeed the Hon. R. Randolph the Gulf Islands, allegedly the
the national and political life of the country of our birth— Bruce.
EIGHT OCTOGENARIANS
centres of smuggling and espionCanada.
a'ge.
The Board, however, found
In the whole of Canada there
no evidence in support of the
were found to be 6,494 families, or
charges.
an average, per family of 3.5 per
sons. The ratio of males to fe
99.5 PER CENT LEGAL
males was approximately 1.3 to 1.
RESIDENTS
The greatest number of First
Of a sampling of 1862 individu
Generation in Canada were 49
als, the board found that over 99.5
Steveston Seinenkai Dissolves Organization
years of age. The survey also re
pealed eight octogenarian pioneers
SEE SMUGGLING PAGE 4
still living in Canada.
"Innumerable small second generation organizations throughout B. C. are engaged in
7601 persons were gainfully petty competition with each other. Such a state of affairs militates against the interests
employed in the summer of 1938,
when the survey was carried out. of the Nisei of these extraordinary times. Niseis must wake up and deal a crushing blow
The largest group, 1804, were en to the continuation of these petty factions." Moved by this stirring message lof ^Masakazu
gaged in forest products indus
Nishimura, president, the twenty-one year, old Steveston Young Mens Association, on
tries.
Although by far the greater the eve of attaining its majority voted to the last man for dissolution and subsequent
percentage of Japanese have re merger with the Steveston Chapter of the Japanese Canadian Citizen’s League.
mained in B. C., the survey show
By this step, heralded as the portent of a waking Nisei consciouness, the Steveston Better Cultural
ed that 729 now reside in .the
Prairie Provinces. Returns were J.C.C.L. Chapter with its three funds amounting to over a hun Steveston, expressed in an inter
received from .every part of Can hundred odd members, becomes dred dollars each.
view with the New Canadian Relations is Aim
ada, from Fort Good Hope in- the one of the strongest Nisei or The club treasury of over two gratification at the move of the
North West Territiories, Dawson ganizations in the whole of Can hundred dollars was left in the Steveston Young. Men’s Associa Fifteen sets of three hundred
City in the Yukon, from Halifax ada.
hands of Mr. Hashimoto for ap- tion.
books, as well as music sheets,
in the East, and Ucluelet in the
[propriate disposal.
LONG HISTORY
“Till now the Steveston J.C.C.L.,
West.
although it has a membership of recordings, pictures, photographs
This step which involved the
throwing away of a twenty year Ed’s. Note: The New Canadian three hundred Niseis, was a and moving pictures, depicting
old . history distinguished for its has not words enough to praise loosely knit group. The merging the cultural background of Japan
HIZI KOYKE
progressiveness and constructive the stand taken by the Steveston of the Young Men’s Association are to be sent to Canada by the
work and which spoke of the fore youth organization for their lead will solidify the organization. The Kokusai Bunka Shinkokai (The
WITH OPERA sight and the idealism of its in a much needed movement to J.C.C.L. will be able to undertake Society for International Cultural
leaders was greeted with enthu consolidate the Nisei stand. -It is a m u c h more aggressive pro Relations).
Htzi Koyke, Japanese soprano, siasm from all sides.
sincerely hoped that the many gram.”—stated Mr. Kuba.
This gift is made possible
The president of the Steveston other Nisei groups will follow suit
will appear as Cho-Cho san in
through the efforts of Mr. S.
Puccini’s opera, Madame Butter Young Men’s Association con- and join in a United march to VANCOUVER, Jan. 28 —The Suzuki of Ocean Falls, on his reeluded with an eloquent plea for wards ultimate Canadian Citizen
fly to be presented by the San
National Executive of the J.C.C.L. cent visit to Japan.
support of the newly augmented ship.
All the material will be in
Carlo Opera Company at the J.C.C.L. group.
voted to send a letter of con English.
It is understood that the
Strand Theatre, Saturday after
At the same time the Kendo
STEVESTON, Jan. 29—Mr. M. gratulation to the Steveston Chap National Executive of the J.C.C.L.
and Judo member groups trans Kuba, vice president of the Na ter expressing its pleasure over will supervise the distribution of
noon, February 18 at the Strand
ferred
their allegiance to the tional Executive of the J.C.C.L. the union of the Seinenkai with the gift to various libraries
Theatre,
J.C.C.L. body as well as their and prominent Nisei leader in the J.C.C.L.
throughout Canada.
held
ding
ative
land
here
’ of
1 at
hapthe
Like
inY
riaeA: I
In claiming for ourselves this great task, we
are impelled by firm convictions. We believe in
the principles of justice and fairplay. We believe
in the abetting of right and the oppressed.
In
particular we believe that Canada holds for the
Nisei, at large, his only future. To the future great
ness of Canada and the past of the Canadian-born
Japanese in this future we pledge our sincere effort
and our endeavour.
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N^rom
Tiding,
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STEVESTON MERGER GREETED WITH ACCLAIM
Book Gill
To Canada
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The New Canadian
Vol. 2
VANCOUVER, B. C
FEBRUARY 1st 1939
a
Survey Results
EDITORIAL
Japanese in B.C.
Drop in Number
The New Canadian, pretentious in name, rising from
the ashes of two former second generation newspapers,
presents itself to its readers for the third time since its
modest inception. For two issues it appeared as an experi
mental venture, going to the press sporadically, when funds
were available.
SMUGGLING CHARGES DENIED
BY BOARD
Informants Fail to Appear
isit
But the acclamation that has greeted it, the enthusi
Branding the charges that many Japanese are being
asm with which it has been received, has so encouraged us
that now we take it upon ourselves to appear as a semi smuggled into Canada as being “false both in detail and in
Show Increase
monthly magazine-newspaper. In joining the ranks of substance," the long-awaited report of the Board of
The Canadian Japanese myriads of small-town and two-by-four papers, we can Review has been finally tabled in the House of Commons.
claim only one merit and that, as being a venture arising
It will be recalled that the
Association has just released out of the efforts and the needs of the second generation.
CHAIRMAN
Board, comprising Dr. H. L. Keenthe results of a DominionAt no other time in the life of the second generation,
lyside of the External Affairs De
wide census of the Japanese when hostile voices rise in sharp crescendo, has there been
partment; chairman, F. W. Tay
population. Originally initi- a greater need for some medium through which the Nisei
lor of the Immigration Depart
might
speak
his
thoughts
and
his
hopes
to
the
Canadian
ment, and Inspector G. W. Fish,
ated to determine the actual
public
at
large.
At
no
other
time
has
there
been
a
greater
of
the Royal Canadian Mounted
facts concerning the number of
Police was appointed by the Fed
Japanese in Canada, the figures need for an organ that would rally a wavering minority group
eral Government to inquire into
disclosed in a 21 page mimeo to a firmer consciousness of its peculiar position and the
the repeated allegations of Brit
L goal to which it must proceed in the land of its adoption.
graphed brochure reveal a situa-
Nisei Figures
ish Columbia M.P.’s and M.L.A.’s that “hundreds of Japanese were
tion exactly opposite to the wild
being
smuggled into the country
stories circulated during the past
each year.”
year.
FEW ILLEGAL ENTRIES
In fact the population of JapThe answer to these charges
anese in B. C. is given as slightly
is contained in the official re
lower than the census figures for
port, which states that “It
1931. In 1931 there were 22,205;
was generally agreed in offi
but in 1938 there were only 22,075
cial circles that very few
or an actual decrease of 120. Over
Japanese had entered Canada
the total period, therefore, deaths
In a v/orld ridden with hysteria and fear, we challenge
illegally since 1932.”
and departures exceeded births
every Nisei to sane and unbiased thought. Alive as we are
The report is based upon exten
and arrivals.
to our limitations as human beingsin the evaluation of situa
sive inquiries of the Commission
The number of Second Gen tions, in the possibility of error and misjudgment, we make
into the whole situation. Hear
eration, however, jumped ahead
ings -were held in all important
by some 2000, bringing the total our motto—Sanity and Constructiveness. We are particu
coast centres, to which everyone
Nisei figure to 13,143 as com larly on guard against the pitfalls of mass-thinking.
was invited to supply informa
Important as our task may be, we are helpless, finan
pared with the 1931 census
tion. In certain sampling areas,
figure of 11,081.
cially and morally, without the whole-hearted support and
Dr. Hugh Keenleyside, chairman the Commission adopted the meth
The peak year of Second Gen confidence of every Nisei. We ask that he forget whatever of the Board of Inquiry on illegal od of checking every Japanese
eration births was in 1929. Since failures that may have occurred in the past. We ask that
resident in the district.
that year the birth rate has de he share the vision that fires us, gird his loins with courage entries. He may be appointed Particular attention was paid to
Minister Plenipotentiary to Japan
clined slowly, resulting in an in
the Queen Charlotte and some of
and
fight
on
till
we
are
recognized
as
worthy
citizens
in
creasing natural decrease.
to succeed the Hon. R. Randolph the Gulf Islands, allegedly the
the national and political life of the country of our birth— Bruce.
EIGHT OCTOGENARIANS
centres of smuggling and espionCanada.
a'ge.
The Board, however, found
In the whole of Canada there
no evidence in support of the
were found to be 6,494 families, or
charges.
an average, per family of 3.5 per
sons. The ratio of males to fe
99.5 PER CENT LEGAL
males was approximately 1.3 to 1.
RESIDENTS
The greatest number of First
Of a sampling of 1862 individu
Generation in Canada were 49
als, the board found that over 99.5
Steveston Seinenkai Dissolves Organization
years of age. The survey also re
pealed eight octogenarian pioneers
SEE SMUGGLING PAGE 4
still living in Canada.
"Innumerable small second generation organizations throughout B. C. are engaged in
7601 persons were gainfully petty competition with each other. Such a state of affairs militates against the interests
employed in the summer of 1938,
when the survey was carried out. of the Nisei of these extraordinary times. Niseis must wake up and deal a crushing blow
The largest group, 1804, were en to the continuation of these petty factions." Moved by this stirring message lof ^Masakazu
gaged in forest products indus
Nishimura, president, the twenty-one year, old Steveston Young Mens Association, on
tries.
Although by far the greater the eve of attaining its majority voted to the last man for dissolution and subsequent
percentage of Japanese have re merger with the Steveston Chapter of the Japanese Canadian Citizen’s League.
mained in B. C., the survey show
By this step, heralded as the portent of a waking Nisei consciouness, the Steveston Better Cultural
ed that 729 now reside in .the
Prairie Provinces. Returns were J.C.C.L. Chapter with its three funds amounting to over a hun Steveston, expressed in an inter
received from .every part of Can hundred odd members, becomes dred dollars each.
view with the New Canadian Relations is Aim
ada, from Fort Good Hope in- the one of the strongest Nisei or The club treasury of over two gratification at the move of the
North West Territiories, Dawson ganizations in the whole of Can hundred dollars was left in the Steveston Young. Men’s Associa Fifteen sets of three hundred
City in the Yukon, from Halifax ada.
hands of Mr. Hashimoto for ap- tion.
books, as well as music sheets,
in the East, and Ucluelet in the
[propriate disposal.
LONG HISTORY
“Till now the Steveston J.C.C.L.,
West.
although it has a membership of recordings, pictures, photographs
This step which involved the
throwing away of a twenty year Ed’s. Note: The New Canadian three hundred Niseis, was a and moving pictures, depicting
old . history distinguished for its has not words enough to praise loosely knit group. The merging the cultural background of Japan
HIZI KOYKE
progressiveness and constructive the stand taken by the Steveston of the Young Men’s Association are to be sent to Canada by the
work and which spoke of the fore youth organization for their lead will solidify the organization. The Kokusai Bunka Shinkokai (The
WITH OPERA sight and the idealism of its in a much needed movement to J.C.C.L. will be able to undertake Society for International Cultural
leaders was greeted with enthu consolidate the Nisei stand. -It is a m u c h more aggressive pro Relations).
Htzi Koyke, Japanese soprano, siasm from all sides.
sincerely hoped that the many gram.”—stated Mr. Kuba.
This gift is made possible
The president of the Steveston other Nisei groups will follow suit
will appear as Cho-Cho san in
through the efforts of Mr. S.
Puccini’s opera, Madame Butter Young Men’s Association con- and join in a United march to VANCOUVER, Jan. 28 —The Suzuki of Ocean Falls, on his reeluded with an eloquent plea for wards ultimate Canadian Citizen
fly to be presented by the San
National Executive of the J.C.C.L. cent visit to Japan.
support of the newly augmented ship.
All the material will be in
Carlo Opera Company at the J.C.C.L. group.
voted to send a letter of con English.
It is understood that the
Strand Theatre, Saturday after
At the same time the Kendo
STEVESTON, Jan. 29—Mr. M. gratulation to the Steveston Chap National Executive of the J.C.C.L.
and Judo member groups trans Kuba, vice president of the Na ter expressing its pleasure over will supervise the distribution of
noon, February 18 at the Strand
ferred
their allegiance to the tional Executive of the J.C.C.L. the union of the Seinenkai with the gift to various libraries
Theatre,
J.C.C.L. body as well as their and prominent Nisei leader in the J.C.C.L.
throughout Canada.
held
ding
ative
land
here
’ of
1 at
hapthe
Like
inY
riaeA: I
In claiming for ourselves this great task, we
are impelled by firm convictions. We believe in
the principles of justice and fairplay. We believe
in the abetting of right and the oppressed.
In
particular we believe that Canada holds for the
Nisei, at large, his only future. To the future great
ness of Canada and the past of the Canadian-born
Japanese in this future we pledge our sincere effort
and our endeavour.
erV
in ■ h
tey.
• he
ex-
5
fA
ag peo]
L wha
id cou
• tlis he
N^rom
Tiding,
greets;
STEVESTON MERGER GREETED WITH ACCLAIM
Book Gill
To Canada
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4
i®#<
&
A?
cac-
b these
are he
y. .Ami
of the
me hit
2^
gentle
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L 1 the
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Page 2
PAGE TWO
THE NEW CANADIAN
FEBRUARY 1st 1939
TUB
THE VOICE OF THE SECOND GENERATION
Ed’s Note:—Letters must be short and accompanied with a
signature. Those desiring to use pen names must so signify. We canWell, Angela, here I am i
not be reponsible for the return of any materia!
never
knew that I could become- q
these
ISSUED BY
columns.
newspaper writer, and a column
ist at that, mind you. Anyways,
THE NEW CANADIAN SOCIETY
EDITOR:—I would like to con DEAB. SIR: I am much pleased the editor has given me the O.K
gratulate you and your associ that you have given our book, to talk to you from this page.
230 ALEXANDER ST..
ates for the very fine standards “The Japanese Canadians.” such
VANCOUVER B.C.
I can imagine what you must
set in your paper, and wish you a good review in your new paper,
continued success in your efforts and that you count it a real con be thinking of me. You’ve criti
EDITOR
to put out a publication well tribution to the efforts toward cized me for my “gift of gab”—
worthy of bearing the sub-title, solving the many difficulties in you ve sat on me for talking too
PETER SHINOBU HIGASHI
“Voice of the Second Generation.” the situation at the present time. much and too sharply, but now
CO-EDITOR
I m getting paid for it. So there
We, in the Interior of the Pro I would like to subscribe to the you
THOMAS KUNITO SHOYAMA
go!
vince, do not wish to sit back and New Canadian regularly, and con
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
But now that I have a' column
let you in the urban centres, do ;gratulate you on this worthwhile
KAZUMA UYENO
DAN WASHIMOTO (Sports)
I find it difficult to think of some
all the work, so I shall do my best enterprise.
1
CORRESPONDENTS
HELEN R. Y. REID thing to say. It’s only when I get
IRENE UCHIDA, P.B.P., KAZUHIKO OYAMA, SAM OKAMOTO to arouse interest here in con
real angry that I" shout out mv
tributing in some way towards MONTREAL.
J
KANAME IZUMI, KUNIO SHIMIZU
thoughts.
the progress of such a worthy
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS
cause.
Japanese Fascists
Sir: Let me congratulate
WALTER INOUYE
IT0
ANTHONY T. KOBAYASHI, upon the excellence of the you Just the other day that George
maBUSINESS MANAGER
Okanagan Centre. terial included in your last issue, Miller or someone said something
S. MAEBA
especially the article on the about the Japanese Fascists on
PUBLISHED SEMI-MONTHLY AT THE
EDITOR:—The last issue of Photography enterprise which the coast ca'rrying on espionage.
the New Canadian was certainly two young men recently started. I. had to look the word up in a
TAIYO PRINTING CO., 230 ALEXANDER STREET
full of very good reading material A story like that is bound to find dictionary, and mind you it means A
30c. PER THREE MONTHS
for the Nisei. Moreover, there lavour among young people, most! spymg- Gee' 1 bought, it must
were many articles which would, of whom are viewing the future be thrilling to b'e a spy. Then 1
be of great interest to our Cana in Hamlet-like fashion, and badly wondered what there was to spy
dian friends, so I have not hesi need some sort of inspiration in about.
Referring to the Oriental population of B. C., a recent tated to distribute a few copies lieu of sufficient self-confidence You know when you think about
to our more influential Canadian to step out on their own.
editorial in the Vancouver Daily Province crassly states: citizens.
spies and spy-rings, you think of
J. C. TANI some remote European kingdom
It is composed of people of other races and cultures than
A publication such as the New PORT ALBERNI.
about the size of a fifty-cent piece
^f^H/ who cannot be assimilated or absorbed to our wav Canadian is greatly needed in the
the
kind you read about in the
of living.
7 better interests of the Second
DEAR MR. HIGASHI: I read Saturday Evening Post.
It is scarcely necessary to comment upon the absurdity Generation. I wish to extend my your paper with great interest and
As for B. C., I can only
ot such a remark; and we feel sure that it represents not sine e r e congratulations, and especially your proposal that think of the rolling Pacific
the sincere belief of an intelligent editor, but rather a promise to co-operate in any Niseis should go eastward . I
pounding on the rocky shores
small way that I can to make this strongly feel as you do that the
deliberate attempt to cater to the popular feeling of the new
on the west coast of Vancou
venture a success.
second generation should not feel ver Island and myself getting
times.
K. IZUMI,
“kuyo kuyo” in B. C„ but should sick. I remember once when
More important from our point of view is the psy
Cheniainus-. move to places such as Toronto.
I was, oh, so small, of going
chological response evoked in the hearts and minds of
The other month, a Japanese up the Howe Sound in a Mis
those against whom these remarks are directed.
SIR:—I know that the New Electric Masseur moved with his sion boat.
To the Nisei keenly conscious of his own ability and Canadian will be a great help to whole family to this city. He is I spent the whole time in the
the Second Generation. I think
his desire to be assimilated and absorbed to a Canadian that every member of a,ny organ now doing very well, living in a fore-cabin with the captain. And
beautiful home.
way of living, this statement comes as a forceful slao in ization should rally to its support, For the educated there are sin on his desk there were many
the face.
r
and by contributing articles and gular opportunities, for those who maps with figures written all over
them. I asked the captain what
m
Surely the hopes that are crushed, the hurt that is done news of their locality, make of have not had the opportunity to the numbers were for, and he told
the New Canadian a successful gain an University training there
resfntment that is aroused aggravates the situation' Nisei
me that they were soundings or
organ.
are small businesses that could the depths of water at that par
,ha,n eases it. And the grudging admission of the
HIROSHI HAMASAKI,
be opened up, gardening work to ticular spot.
editorial that the Japanese are a “law-abiding and self-sup
Prince Rupert, B. C. be found and many others.
I asked him if he had made
porting people, far from being a balm to the sensitive
I wish that I could tell every them himself and he told me that
wounds of the Nisei, is merely throwing salt into these DEAR SIR: — Acknowledging discouraged Nisei personally to
you could buy them at the court
wounds.
yours of the 12th, I am pleased to come east.
house or somewhere.
The same editorial goes on to make an even more apply for two subscriptions to
MRS. N. HIRABAYASHI. So, Angela, I got good and sore
the “New Canadian.”
TORONTO.
grievous and trag.c error. Since these Canadian-born Orien
when that fellow said that the
The
Niseis
of
this
city,
al
Japanese were spying because I
tals must be accorded the tolerance of our institutions and
though small in number, voiced
can
t see what they have to spy
e r? eCtl0+i
,/°Ur
the editorial says, there is their interest and willingness to Postscript: The many letters
about. I could have shouted
probably nothing to be done about them.
co-operate in a' publication of that we have eceived have more pretty loudly then, and of course,
The Province, then, takes the attitude that if under this kind. I hope to send some than convinced us of the value got sat on. But now the whole
of our work. Other cities from
existing laws, Canadian Society cannot further hamstring form of article to your paper which word has come to us are thing seems rather ridic.
this racial, minority, then they will have to be left alone shortly, and wish you every suc Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Win
Keenleyside Report
In other words if Canadian Society cannot shove Canadian- cess in your endeavour.
nipeg and in the United States, It’s the same thing with all
TOM HORI,
H-Tn Or'pnta!p -further down into the mud without getting
Berkeley, Los Angeles and Madi those stories—about the number
Regina,
Sask.
son,
Wisconsin.
its own feet dirty they are to be left where they are' the
of Japanese that have sneaked in
to Canada. Somebody by the
rovmce thus implies that nothing can or should be done
do ? wi^
Mayor Telte(1'9 aronsed crusaders will not fail name of Keenleyside proved that
to assist the Nisei to get out of the mud.
do
a
little
much-needed
street cleaning along Powell Stet
half the stories were false. You
nnnTtJ ti CVeCt and only answer must be one exactly
see, it sure gets one to hear all
APOu' e' ‘he Vancouver Symphony Society, in inviting Salmo^Z^SJ^lP^
M‘Uw «
stately those things about the Japanese.
the Nisei to participate in the affairs of the Society has Gasboats
But, of course, how can we
Galleons and the pestiferous little Gill-net
given our other Canadian institutions a valuable lead Such
prove
that these people are wrong,
*
*
a gesture evokes not merely a feeling of pleasure and gratiunless we have commissions and
A
new
disease,
quite
unknown
to
Dr.
Weir
Rollerskatpriti«
TT'n ^ ^f^ °f ?e N'seE but establishes a firmer
investigations each time. Even
assumes
the
proportions
of
an
epidemic.
’
then,
when the reports do come
belief in the inherent desire of the majority of Canadian
out, they are all denied and tabled
fulTiTfe |USt'Ce '^ fair‘plaV for al 1 that is truly beautiWho
says
the
Nisei
don
’
t
want
to
be
Canadians?
They even and so forth, since all the charges
I MI II I II I t,
the original Canadians’ own game—lacrosse.
have been proven wrong.
Is It too much then, to ask of the daily press
Remember that story we
For men may come and men may go, but go-betweens go on
a Sim.hr gesture? Much can be done toward the
had in Book 4, where a judge
forever.
solution of the Oriental problem in 8. C„ and the
makes
a woman empty a bag
&
*
daily press, by virtue of its nature and function is
of feathers in the wind and
Christian
Temperance
Union
lias,
abandoned
its
then tells her to gather them
best equipped to do the work.
up again?
Canadian-born Orientals are in need of a powerful
Well, it’s the same thing here.
tmTTCh “ thu PreS ,0 present the P|ain anH ^mple
*
*
*
Nobody can ever take back all
truth concerning them status as a racial minority '
British Justice is not dead even for a’ horse” ends, a
the harmful results of these ru
in tlJa Sre
an or9an- influential and powerful
mours and accusations ma'de in
in tne soaping of public opinion, which will strive to brina
the papers about the Japanese.
about mutual friendship and good-will, rather than inspire being placed lower than a noble nag.
5
1
I think that if those stories
antagonism and resentment.
were true at all, all the Japanese
*
*
*
Tu challenge the Daily Province, as a newsoaoer tain AIwI|nite'S'tlf' ^written a singularly prosaic ending to Cap- should be lined up and shot. Don’t
peMk t0 tle pubHc service" to take up this workri
d 2
“S'WSW.-’ Perhaps lan Mae- you?
Well, I have to close now. Will
establishing unity and harmony among Canadian people. thriller,15rOsa,e “"»» ^ ^test blood-curdling
you wait for me till the next
time?
*
*
*
EDITORIAL
’
THE NEW CANADIAN
FEBRUARY 1st 1939
TUB
THE VOICE OF THE SECOND GENERATION
Ed’s Note:—Letters must be short and accompanied with a
signature. Those desiring to use pen names must so signify. We canWell, Angela, here I am i
not be reponsible for the return of any materia!
never
knew that I could become- q
these
ISSUED BY
columns.
newspaper writer, and a column
ist at that, mind you. Anyways,
THE NEW CANADIAN SOCIETY
EDITOR:—I would like to con DEAB. SIR: I am much pleased the editor has given me the O.K
gratulate you and your associ that you have given our book, to talk to you from this page.
230 ALEXANDER ST..
ates for the very fine standards “The Japanese Canadians.” such
VANCOUVER B.C.
I can imagine what you must
set in your paper, and wish you a good review in your new paper,
continued success in your efforts and that you count it a real con be thinking of me. You’ve criti
EDITOR
to put out a publication well tribution to the efforts toward cized me for my “gift of gab”—
worthy of bearing the sub-title, solving the many difficulties in you ve sat on me for talking too
PETER SHINOBU HIGASHI
“Voice of the Second Generation.” the situation at the present time. much and too sharply, but now
CO-EDITOR
I m getting paid for it. So there
We, in the Interior of the Pro I would like to subscribe to the you
THOMAS KUNITO SHOYAMA
go!
vince, do not wish to sit back and New Canadian regularly, and con
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
But now that I have a' column
let you in the urban centres, do ;gratulate you on this worthwhile
KAZUMA UYENO
DAN WASHIMOTO (Sports)
I find it difficult to think of some
all the work, so I shall do my best enterprise.
1
CORRESPONDENTS
HELEN R. Y. REID thing to say. It’s only when I get
IRENE UCHIDA, P.B.P., KAZUHIKO OYAMA, SAM OKAMOTO to arouse interest here in con
real angry that I" shout out mv
tributing in some way towards MONTREAL.
J
KANAME IZUMI, KUNIO SHIMIZU
thoughts.
the progress of such a worthy
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS
cause.
Japanese Fascists
Sir: Let me congratulate
WALTER INOUYE
IT0
ANTHONY T. KOBAYASHI, upon the excellence of the you Just the other day that George
maBUSINESS MANAGER
Okanagan Centre. terial included in your last issue, Miller or someone said something
S. MAEBA
especially the article on the about the Japanese Fascists on
PUBLISHED SEMI-MONTHLY AT THE
EDITOR:—The last issue of Photography enterprise which the coast ca'rrying on espionage.
the New Canadian was certainly two young men recently started. I. had to look the word up in a
TAIYO PRINTING CO., 230 ALEXANDER STREET
full of very good reading material A story like that is bound to find dictionary, and mind you it means A
30c. PER THREE MONTHS
for the Nisei. Moreover, there lavour among young people, most! spymg- Gee' 1 bought, it must
were many articles which would, of whom are viewing the future be thrilling to b'e a spy. Then 1
be of great interest to our Cana in Hamlet-like fashion, and badly wondered what there was to spy
dian friends, so I have not hesi need some sort of inspiration in about.
Referring to the Oriental population of B. C., a recent tated to distribute a few copies lieu of sufficient self-confidence You know when you think about
to our more influential Canadian to step out on their own.
editorial in the Vancouver Daily Province crassly states: citizens.
spies and spy-rings, you think of
J. C. TANI some remote European kingdom
It is composed of people of other races and cultures than
A publication such as the New PORT ALBERNI.
about the size of a fifty-cent piece
^f^H/ who cannot be assimilated or absorbed to our wav Canadian is greatly needed in the
the
kind you read about in the
of living.
7 better interests of the Second
DEAR MR. HIGASHI: I read Saturday Evening Post.
It is scarcely necessary to comment upon the absurdity Generation. I wish to extend my your paper with great interest and
As for B. C., I can only
ot such a remark; and we feel sure that it represents not sine e r e congratulations, and especially your proposal that think of the rolling Pacific
the sincere belief of an intelligent editor, but rather a promise to co-operate in any Niseis should go eastward . I
pounding on the rocky shores
small way that I can to make this strongly feel as you do that the
deliberate attempt to cater to the popular feeling of the new
on the west coast of Vancou
venture a success.
second generation should not feel ver Island and myself getting
times.
K. IZUMI,
“kuyo kuyo” in B. C„ but should sick. I remember once when
More important from our point of view is the psy
Cheniainus-. move to places such as Toronto.
I was, oh, so small, of going
chological response evoked in the hearts and minds of
The other month, a Japanese up the Howe Sound in a Mis
those against whom these remarks are directed.
SIR:—I know that the New Electric Masseur moved with his sion boat.
To the Nisei keenly conscious of his own ability and Canadian will be a great help to whole family to this city. He is I spent the whole time in the
the Second Generation. I think
his desire to be assimilated and absorbed to a Canadian that every member of a,ny organ now doing very well, living in a fore-cabin with the captain. And
beautiful home.
way of living, this statement comes as a forceful slao in ization should rally to its support, For the educated there are sin on his desk there were many
the face.
r
and by contributing articles and gular opportunities, for those who maps with figures written all over
them. I asked the captain what
m
Surely the hopes that are crushed, the hurt that is done news of their locality, make of have not had the opportunity to the numbers were for, and he told
the New Canadian a successful gain an University training there
resfntment that is aroused aggravates the situation' Nisei
me that they were soundings or
organ.
are small businesses that could the depths of water at that par
,ha,n eases it. And the grudging admission of the
HIROSHI HAMASAKI,
be opened up, gardening work to ticular spot.
editorial that the Japanese are a “law-abiding and self-sup
Prince Rupert, B. C. be found and many others.
I asked him if he had made
porting people, far from being a balm to the sensitive
I wish that I could tell every them himself and he told me that
wounds of the Nisei, is merely throwing salt into these DEAR SIR: — Acknowledging discouraged Nisei personally to
you could buy them at the court
wounds.
yours of the 12th, I am pleased to come east.
house or somewhere.
The same editorial goes on to make an even more apply for two subscriptions to
MRS. N. HIRABAYASHI. So, Angela, I got good and sore
the “New Canadian.”
TORONTO.
grievous and trag.c error. Since these Canadian-born Orien
when that fellow said that the
The
Niseis
of
this
city,
al
Japanese were spying because I
tals must be accorded the tolerance of our institutions and
though small in number, voiced
can
t see what they have to spy
e r? eCtl0+i
,/°Ur
the editorial says, there is their interest and willingness to Postscript: The many letters
about. I could have shouted
probably nothing to be done about them.
co-operate in a' publication of that we have eceived have more pretty loudly then, and of course,
The Province, then, takes the attitude that if under this kind. I hope to send some than convinced us of the value got sat on. But now the whole
of our work. Other cities from
existing laws, Canadian Society cannot further hamstring form of article to your paper which word has come to us are thing seems rather ridic.
this racial, minority, then they will have to be left alone shortly, and wish you every suc Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Win
Keenleyside Report
In other words if Canadian Society cannot shove Canadian- cess in your endeavour.
nipeg and in the United States, It’s the same thing with all
TOM HORI,
H-Tn Or'pnta!p -further down into the mud without getting
Berkeley, Los Angeles and Madi those stories—about the number
Regina,
Sask.
son,
Wisconsin.
its own feet dirty they are to be left where they are' the
of Japanese that have sneaked in
to Canada. Somebody by the
rovmce thus implies that nothing can or should be done
do ? wi^
Mayor Telte(1'9 aronsed crusaders will not fail name of Keenleyside proved that
to assist the Nisei to get out of the mud.
do
a
little
much-needed
street cleaning along Powell Stet
half the stories were false. You
nnnTtJ ti CVeCt and only answer must be one exactly
see, it sure gets one to hear all
APOu' e' ‘he Vancouver Symphony Society, in inviting Salmo^Z^SJ^lP^
M‘Uw «
stately those things about the Japanese.
the Nisei to participate in the affairs of the Society has Gasboats
But, of course, how can we
Galleons and the pestiferous little Gill-net
given our other Canadian institutions a valuable lead Such
prove
that these people are wrong,
*
*
a gesture evokes not merely a feeling of pleasure and gratiunless we have commissions and
A
new
disease,
quite
unknown
to
Dr.
Weir
Rollerskatpriti«
TT'n ^ ^f^ °f ?e N'seE but establishes a firmer
investigations each time. Even
assumes
the
proportions
of
an
epidemic.
’
then,
when the reports do come
belief in the inherent desire of the majority of Canadian
out, they are all denied and tabled
fulTiTfe |USt'Ce '^ fair‘plaV for al 1 that is truly beautiWho
says
the
Nisei
don
’
t
want
to
be
Canadians?
They even and so forth, since all the charges
I MI II I II I t,
the original Canadians’ own game—lacrosse.
have been proven wrong.
Is It too much then, to ask of the daily press
Remember that story we
For men may come and men may go, but go-betweens go on
a Sim.hr gesture? Much can be done toward the
had in Book 4, where a judge
forever.
solution of the Oriental problem in 8. C„ and the
makes
a woman empty a bag
&
*
daily press, by virtue of its nature and function is
of feathers in the wind and
Christian
Temperance
Union
lias,
abandoned
its
then tells her to gather them
best equipped to do the work.
up again?
Canadian-born Orientals are in need of a powerful
Well, it’s the same thing here.
tmTTCh “ thu PreS ,0 present the P|ain anH ^mple
*
*
*
Nobody can ever take back all
truth concerning them status as a racial minority '
British Justice is not dead even for a’ horse” ends, a
the harmful results of these ru
in tlJa Sre
an or9an- influential and powerful
mours and accusations ma'de in
in tne soaping of public opinion, which will strive to brina
the papers about the Japanese.
about mutual friendship and good-will, rather than inspire being placed lower than a noble nag.
5
1
I think that if those stories
antagonism and resentment.
were true at all, all the Japanese
*
*
*
Tu challenge the Daily Province, as a newsoaoer tain AIwI|nite'S'tlf' ^written a singularly prosaic ending to Cap- should be lined up and shot. Don’t
peMk t0 tle pubHc service" to take up this workri
d 2
“S'WSW.-’ Perhaps lan Mae- you?
Well, I have to close now. Will
establishing unity and harmony among Canadian people. thriller,15rOsa,e “"»» ^ ^test blood-curdling
you wait for me till the next
time?
*
*
*
EDITORIAL
’
Page 3
®
^i#WliW'*^ I ^f
THE NEW CANADIAN
PAGE THREE
ARTIST
HAJIME SUZUKI
Nisei Sketch No. 3
Optometrist
dt^^M themselves by Td eifoTfut’CC'iT^
in obscurity. Two previous articles "'or
i
about Mia Ch,tost Uchida and hoc niahi flC T""”' • 1 hl’ ^
w section of the Vancouver Dado ProddTTT
stat,ng that these sketches have need
‘"^ h'm Gotten „s
greater effort in the face of dd^""
'“ °‘h" ^^ to a
/
or overwhelming difficulties.
*
*
377 Powell St
Vancouver, B. C
*
The number of years
a sound criteria of the worth of ™ • U1Cab.onal Distitutions are never
of Sam Yamada well proves the' t'miVf W Th® accoml>lishment
Sam was the second btV
.
thls ^“on.
his public school days, he distinguished himselfVr'1''11'' Through
EDWARDTOUCHI
with doctor’s bills and heavy responsibilities'"16 ’ fa"”ly ou^ened
and X XniSXho^
* his heart,
which he could W
1800 Marine Bldg.
Sey. 9730 I
’•$
ISLAND FARE
held
ding
ative
land
Vancouver, B. C
Sam Yamada, and his palette
or
there, year M?o?Krl^ln
city. A«<1
with little A 2 1 ’
6 f" a mere Pittance
LONG HOURS his ambition burned CtimC T “'e fire
NO PLAY
to acquire an eduUXX* ^
isit
DOMINION LIFE ASSURANCE CO
-boot education, when
h^XTJ^
:j
agent wanted
r of
d at
shapthe
Aiko
I
SMITH, DAVIDSON &
Of .
With the fond hope that I might
get a. scoop story for the New
ago set his hed" himSe'f
-hich he
WRIGHT CO. LTD.
Canadian to prove my untried sta salesmanship. The Revitex Pro
tus as a newly installed corres ducts Limited desires to form a
encouragement15of’manv friends h^aHeTl
through tte pondent
Paper and Stationery
I visited two of the higher Japanese Agency for its cleaners
house Bible School. For two 'and r I It V^ I?“1's’"m Light- ups of the Alberni District polishes, washer, bleaches, and
Wholesalers
studies and won for himself the
* ? f yeais he toiled at his J.C.C.A. to interview them on the nPT WaX’ etC' Auy iut<3rested
1198 Homer St
Sey. U
friends.
' the resPect and admiration of many question of the recent rapproachpei sons are requested to get in
ment of the local group and the touch With the New Canadian
ister^XX^
a »»ea«
VANCOUVER, B. c.
League.
Douglas 1076.
liking, and turned io other fields T ,
nOt to his Mi. Roy Higaki, the president
served him in good
\ ? C011tacts that he gained received me kindly.
hie first taste of"c
that
»toed
“In your opinion, Roy, is' there
English studies.
»ained a sound background in 1any hope of the J.C.C.A. ever re
entering the J.C.C.L.?”
AtfS^^b^
t x
~
“Well, it’s hard to say definitely
In the face of two past failures of Nisei newspapers, we
rumpet.StUdies
Now ’he“
possesses
oddXsdn fXraSwte'Xi8 .music
big ‘he wlmt will take place in the future. But possibly the next gen
found the cost Prohibitive TndTo'^
te et ation could manage it. Per present ourselves with some~ misgivings to the reader. Only
°tgM thr°’gh WWd' the Nisci
LinversAy of Extension.
C in the Chicago haps ’.when Victor is old enough SP akTT T^
smria
en
3d-
)0iA .0
in t1>
ite”"
i /ie
ex-
TO OUR READERS !
V>0’
can
peak his thoughts and his hopes to a society fraught iwith
his abdi y S7X^
a '™d diP1°ma' that ™«-« _ He was off on his favorite sub
ject again. Victor is his four- misunderstanding, only this, has prompted us to commence
“1 want to
‘0 ‘each.
H
months old son. When Roy starts another paper.
S’S±1 sta;'w 1 liad to
,S“
T hus the New Canadian, edited and written bv
X AW®® 6004 cornetists and trumpeters among the Japanese” talking about him, it’s useless to
lead him to any other topic.
The Difficult Mr. Tani
For four years he 1ms
forte is
I determined to. try Mr. J. C.
SCh°o1 Ctees »' the Van- Tani, die secretary. I feared that
PAINTING couverAu^ “7
°M CWt'!U,ed PubHcation is wholly
i» offs,.oa A
' He ha.s taken
course that he might prove difficult, for, al depent^X
has also.diplomTtaVZ
WOrk t0 “’Taintiing. He though he is a good-hearted soul
the Stanford ZrX
“g‘°" Sch°°' of Art and from as a rule, he could be terribly
- ^ te
provoking when it suited him. I te teste “f^ •
contest and was L'ng for'tl^
■” ’ nation’wide Peace poster remembered with misgivings that
he wrote to another paper and
TofHvV
,
Weeks in a Chicago Exhibition.
Every progressive Nisei should take it noon himself m
would
probably feel a tinge of subscnbe-and at the same time send copies toTs “ to
a great artist. ^H^oilVain tin"6 h"8 clllldb00ct ambiHon to become
piofessional jealousy
jcaiousy towards me ft
\ a
- 1 .
--i
of technique that comes oidy ^^g l^
But there was some consolation
P°-f leaders in his community, who have
<
ave not
not naa
had the
the opnoropporturing With a peLn^t"},011 W Oi' pa’“ter' 116 babbles in sculp- ln 'tlie lought of liis enthusiasm ;.n y to come to an understanding of Nisei ideals and ihovn
for the J.C.C.A.
all to those who have stood
•
7°,Ve
«p, according to h^m™^
a bW; of
»' a bar of 1 j011? 111111 111 llis garage, as second generation cause. It is only through
done some commendable work
C"e! UP°n h’m' AIready he has usual, admiring the sleek lines of ,sincere effort that we can win
n th ouSh self-sacrifice and
his“Look
automobile.
1. Wmto
c can the
7inlife
tO1 of
ourselves
the coveted goal
here. .T n „ r
"'tlm tC ^doptron
Canada.
?° ‘__
graphy, he has improved
m W 11C 1 16 errg-aged himself—photo
Look here, J.C., I said. “What
now works eriovq
- + ^PS anci L°unds. The studio where he do you think of . . ?”
Remember this paper is your paper.
By aiding the
and finest in' the
°PU a 1021 36
0116 01
Pest efiuipped
Rotten weather we’re having, iNew Canadian you are aiding yourself.
tion is not a little atti^
aM itS enviable JePuta- Bones,” he murmured unheeding*
*
*
ly. “Impossible to keep a car
clean
on
these
roads
nowadays.
”
modest and unassuming
Sara remains the same
The New Canadian,
Though his volunfnonC A
at first attended the Bible School. “A es, yes, I know. But ...”
heart
t P
nncIe S udles migllt be misleading, Sam is ' “A new paint job
' f 6 true ascetlc that training has made him at first
o/iT^
so.” He sighed, stooping
to ex 230 Alexander Street, Vancouver, B.C.
our hats
W gnt’ and Sheer pluckilless- we Niseis take off amine an imperceptible scratch
on the hub.
Desperately I cried, "The J.—C.
ou will find enclosed $___
—
C.
—
A.
—
and
.
.
,
”
Please send
TELEPHONE SEY. 2723
“Oh, yes. The J.C.C.A., to be the New Canadian for three months to the following:
sure. Executive meeting on the
WEDDINGS & PORTRAITS
29th. Should close with a dull
metallic thud.”
1. Name
With that he shut a door, which
closed with an unmistakable rat
tle. “U n d o u b te d 1 y metallic,
AddressCrash! "But slightly off key!'
Bang!!
I groaned and left.
M.TOYAMA. prop. RES. CAR. 1850-L
2. Name
______
____
P.B.P,
states Sam.
But his real forte is his art studies.
COLUmBIR
STUDIO
3 1 3 MAIN STREET
VANCOUVER,B.C.
Patronize your
New Canadian Advertisers
Address___ _________
Subscription rate: Three months, thirty cents.
d
is be
•M.hing,
AreetSi
xie re;
f these
:are he
y. And
of the
3iie hi
£i
moncere
1 the
S'
I
s
I
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^i#WliW'*^ I ^f
THE NEW CANADIAN
PAGE THREE
ARTIST
HAJIME SUZUKI
Nisei Sketch No. 3
Optometrist
dt^^M themselves by Td eifoTfut’CC'iT^
in obscurity. Two previous articles "'or
i
about Mia Ch,tost Uchida and hoc niahi flC T""”' • 1 hl’ ^
w section of the Vancouver Dado ProddTTT
stat,ng that these sketches have need
‘"^ h'm Gotten „s
greater effort in the face of dd^""
'“ °‘h" ^^ to a
/
or overwhelming difficulties.
*
*
377 Powell St
Vancouver, B. C
*
The number of years
a sound criteria of the worth of ™ • U1Cab.onal Distitutions are never
of Sam Yamada well proves the' t'miVf W Th® accoml>lishment
Sam was the second btV
.
thls ^“on.
his public school days, he distinguished himselfVr'1''11'' Through
EDWARDTOUCHI
with doctor’s bills and heavy responsibilities'"16 ’ fa"”ly ou^ened
and X XniSXho^
* his heart,
which he could W
1800 Marine Bldg.
Sey. 9730 I
’•$
ISLAND FARE
held
ding
ative
land
Vancouver, B. C
Sam Yamada, and his palette
or
there, year M?o?Krl^ln
city. A«<1
with little A 2 1 ’
6 f" a mere Pittance
LONG HOURS his ambition burned CtimC T “'e fire
NO PLAY
to acquire an eduUXX* ^
isit
DOMINION LIFE ASSURANCE CO
-boot education, when
h^XTJ^
:j
agent wanted
r of
d at
shapthe
Aiko
I
SMITH, DAVIDSON &
Of .
With the fond hope that I might
get a. scoop story for the New
ago set his hed" himSe'f
-hich he
WRIGHT CO. LTD.
Canadian to prove my untried sta salesmanship. The Revitex Pro
tus as a newly installed corres ducts Limited desires to form a
encouragement15of’manv friends h^aHeTl
through tte pondent
Paper and Stationery
I visited two of the higher Japanese Agency for its cleaners
house Bible School. For two 'and r I It V^ I?“1's’"m Light- ups of the Alberni District polishes, washer, bleaches, and
Wholesalers
studies and won for himself the
* ? f yeais he toiled at his J.C.C.A. to interview them on the nPT WaX’ etC' Auy iut<3rested
1198 Homer St
Sey. U
friends.
' the resPect and admiration of many question of the recent rapproachpei sons are requested to get in
ment of the local group and the touch With the New Canadian
ister^XX^
a »»ea«
VANCOUVER, B. c.
League.
Douglas 1076.
liking, and turned io other fields T ,
nOt to his Mi. Roy Higaki, the president
served him in good
\ ? C011tacts that he gained received me kindly.
hie first taste of"c
that
»toed
“In your opinion, Roy, is' there
English studies.
»ained a sound background in 1any hope of the J.C.C.A. ever re
entering the J.C.C.L.?”
AtfS^^b^
t x
~
“Well, it’s hard to say definitely
In the face of two past failures of Nisei newspapers, we
rumpet.StUdies
Now ’he“
possesses
oddXsdn fXraSwte'Xi8 .music
big ‘he wlmt will take place in the future. But possibly the next gen
found the cost Prohibitive TndTo'^
te et ation could manage it. Per present ourselves with some~ misgivings to the reader. Only
°tgM thr°’gh WWd' the Nisci
LinversAy of Extension.
C in the Chicago haps ’.when Victor is old enough SP akTT T^
smria
en
3d-
)0iA .0
in t1>
ite”"
i /ie
ex-
TO OUR READERS !
V>0’
can
peak his thoughts and his hopes to a society fraught iwith
his abdi y S7X^
a '™d diP1°ma' that ™«-« _ He was off on his favorite sub
ject again. Victor is his four- misunderstanding, only this, has prompted us to commence
“1 want to
‘0 ‘each.
H
months old son. When Roy starts another paper.
S’S±1 sta;'w 1 liad to
,S“
T hus the New Canadian, edited and written bv
X AW®® 6004 cornetists and trumpeters among the Japanese” talking about him, it’s useless to
lead him to any other topic.
The Difficult Mr. Tani
For four years he 1ms
forte is
I determined to. try Mr. J. C.
SCh°o1 Ctees »' the Van- Tani, die secretary. I feared that
PAINTING couverAu^ “7
°M CWt'!U,ed PubHcation is wholly
i» offs,.oa A
' He ha.s taken
course that he might prove difficult, for, al depent^X
has also.diplomTtaVZ
WOrk t0 “’Taintiing. He though he is a good-hearted soul
the Stanford ZrX
“g‘°" Sch°°' of Art and from as a rule, he could be terribly
- ^ te
provoking when it suited him. I te teste “f^ •
contest and was L'ng for'tl^
■” ’ nation’wide Peace poster remembered with misgivings that
he wrote to another paper and
TofHvV
,
Weeks in a Chicago Exhibition.
Every progressive Nisei should take it noon himself m
would
probably feel a tinge of subscnbe-and at the same time send copies toTs “ to
a great artist. ^H^oilVain tin"6 h"8 clllldb00ct ambiHon to become
piofessional jealousy
jcaiousy towards me ft
\ a
- 1 .
--i
of technique that comes oidy ^^g l^
But there was some consolation
P°-f leaders in his community, who have
<
ave not
not naa
had the
the opnoropporturing With a peLn^t"},011 W Oi' pa’“ter' 116 babbles in sculp- ln 'tlie lought of liis enthusiasm ;.n y to come to an understanding of Nisei ideals and ihovn
for the J.C.C.A.
all to those who have stood
•
7°,Ve
«p, according to h^m™^
a bW; of
»' a bar of 1 j011? 111111 111 llis garage, as second generation cause. It is only through
done some commendable work
C"e! UP°n h’m' AIready he has usual, admiring the sleek lines of ,sincere effort that we can win
n th ouSh self-sacrifice and
his“Look
automobile.
1. Wmto
c can the
7inlife
tO1 of
ourselves
the coveted goal
here. .T n „ r
"'tlm tC ^doptron
Canada.
?° ‘__
graphy, he has improved
m W 11C 1 16 errg-aged himself—photo
Look here, J.C., I said. “What
now works eriovq
- + ^PS anci L°unds. The studio where he do you think of . . ?”
Remember this paper is your paper.
By aiding the
and finest in' the
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Pest efiuipped
Rotten weather we’re having, iNew Canadian you are aiding yourself.
tion is not a little atti^
aM itS enviable JePuta- Bones,” he murmured unheeding*
*
*
ly. “Impossible to keep a car
clean
on
these
roads
nowadays.
”
modest and unassuming
Sara remains the same
The New Canadian,
Though his volunfnonC A
at first attended the Bible School. “A es, yes, I know. But ...”
heart
t P
nncIe S udles migllt be misleading, Sam is ' “A new paint job
' f 6 true ascetlc that training has made him at first
o/iT^
so.” He sighed, stooping
to ex 230 Alexander Street, Vancouver, B.C.
our hats
W gnt’ and Sheer pluckilless- we Niseis take off amine an imperceptible scratch
on the hub.
Desperately I cried, "The J.—C.
ou will find enclosed $___
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A.
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and
.
.
,
”
Please send
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“Oh, yes. The J.C.C.A., to be the New Canadian for three months to the following:
sure. Executive meeting on the
WEDDINGS & PORTRAITS
29th. Should close with a dull
metallic thud.”
1. Name
With that he shut a door, which
closed with an unmistakable rat
tle. “U n d o u b te d 1 y metallic,
AddressCrash! "But slightly off key!'
Bang!!
I groaned and left.
M.TOYAMA. prop. RES. CAR. 1850-L
2. Name
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states Sam.
But his real forte is his art studies.
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PAGE FOUR
THE NEW CANADIAN
FEBRUARY 1st 1939
CHINESE BOYCOTT HARMS MILLER GROUP IWOS OPERIMS OFFEREI
CONDEMNED
VALLEY RHUBARB GROWERS FISHERMEN’S WEEKLY in we Ost to coast hm
EXPLOITATION OF POPULAR FEELING
* BLAMED FOR SITUATION
DISAPPROVES STAND
Letters have begun to pour in lation of 10,000. Drilling opera
from all parts of Canada, moved tions for oil are also being carried
Strong disapproval of at by the item carried in various on in the valley, one company
tacks on Japanese by George newspapers taken from the Can having an option on 25,000 acres.
From the far-away city of
Miller, secretary of the Salmon adian Press dispatch concerning
the Nisei and his difficulties in Sarnia in Southern Ontario, lo
Japanese rhubarb growers throughout the Fraser Valley
Purse Seiners Union is expres B. C.
cation of thegreat Imperial Oil
are feeling the effects of a widespread Chinese boycott of
Here are two interesting
sed in a story carried by a re
Refineries, comes the letter
their products. Under the instigation of the Chinese Benevo
offers to Second Generation, from which the following ex
lent Association. Chinese wholesalers and greengrocers, who cent issue of the Pacific Coast who are looking for a future.
cerpt is taken.
practically monopolize the vegetable and fruit business, are News, B. C. fishermen’s
From Rosedale in Southern “I am looking for a buyer of
boycotting Japanese grown products.
weekly.
Alberta comes this proposition a small dry cleaning plant, which
Mr. Y. Ebata, of the Farmer’s Products Distributing
“Amazement at allegations and from a native Kentuckian who is came to me through a business
Company expressed his regret that the Chinese should statements of George Miller,” says anxious to go back to the blue deal, and which J am unable to
discriminate against the Japanese
the paper, “Was the reaction of grass regions. He has a business operate owing to the pressure of
because of hostilities in the FISHERIES REPORT
union leaders and informed fish establishment, situated on the my own upholstering business.
Orient.
ermen who ascribed his effusions Main Street, 24 x 40 feet, with “We have a city of 22,000. In
Incidently the Farmer’s Pro
to a desire for publicity and pro two. store rooms, two club rooms, addition there are several summer
a poolroom in the basement with resorts within a radius of 50
ducts Distributing Company was
paganda.”
stone foundation and three miles; and in my own business I
formed when the first Chinese
MILLER
GROUP
TACTICS
boycott made the marketing of
snooker tables, a confectionery on have a country route that covers
“The confusing tactics and the main floor with ice cream and 125 miles of good road.
Japanese grown products almost
an impossibility.
maneuvers of the Miller group in soft drink frigidaires, and three
“I understand that Japanese
fishery matters, its chequered beautiful rooms upstairs. There is are remarkably efficient in this
PECULIAR SITUATION
“It is peculiar,” Mr. Ebata ALLEGED CONTROL past, its varying affiliations, and also a splendid opportunity, says business, so if any of your young
its change of policies have left, the writer, for a restaurant, a gro people want to come east and
stated, when interviewed, ‘‘that
union men say, other B. C. fish cery, or even a rooming house. start a business for themselves,
in the case of strawberries and
DISPROVED
ermen’s organizations cold to the The town is on the cross roads this is a good opportunity.
asparagus the Chinese were wil
ling to handle our products. That
Sharp reduction in the num group’s perennial cry for “unity” of five mines, all “going at full Any person who is interested
was because the Chinese them ber of licences issued to fisher which, they have found, lacks blast,’ and is the distributing in the above offers is advised to
sincerity.”
selves grew these goods. In the
centre for the valley of twenty communicate immediately with
men
of
Japanese
origin
in
case of rhubarb, however, the
“They refer,” continues the miles circumference and a popu the New Canadian.
Japanese grow the greatest British Columbia in recent story, “To the many years’ co
bulk.
years is reported; in the annual operation between other fisher
“Thus the action of the report of the Dominion De men’s unions in important mat
JAPAN TRADE HAS J. C. C. L DISCUSS
Chinese raises the suspicion in partment of Fisheries.
ters as negotiating salmon prices,
our minds that a strong group
From the statistics contained a harmonious collaboration which
YOUTH CONGRESS
of growers are attempting to in the report it is impossible to has included all net fishermen’s FAVORABLE BALANCE
cripple Japanese rhubarb see how many stories of Japanese organizations in B. C., Indians,
The November Foreign Trade
growers and oust them from . domination in the .industry, so Japanese, and white with the report recently released by the The J.C.CU. National Execu
the business.
luridly painted by politicians or self-imposed exclusion of the Department of Finance of Japan tive will request all member
“A Chinese green grocer was in vested interests, could conceiv Salmon Purse Seiners’ Union.” reveals a surprising change in the chapters and other Nisei organ
to see us this morning and he ex ably have any basis in fact.
“They feel that a wedge is being balance of Japan’s foreign trade izations to send delegates to the
POPULAR IMPRESSIONS
pressed the desire to handle our
driven into organized fishermen’s over the past three years. Despite Provincial Youth Congress in Van
WRONG
rhubarb. But it seems that they
irregula'r monthly fluctuations, a
are intimidated by hired thugs “None but, British subjects may relations by an outside force, and comparison of totals for imports couver, Easter week-end, it was
and ruffians, and if they are obtain commercial fishing contend that the situation, which and exports up to November of decided at the meeting January
caught they are fined heavily for licences from the department, but obviously tends to weaken fisher each year shows a remarkable
in recent years, contrary perhaps men’s hands in dealings with transformation of an adverse bal 28.
dealing with the Japanese.”
The executive will meet again
to some popular impressions, buyers of fishery products will ance into a favorable balance.
WILLING TO SELL
force
an
adjustment
of
a
decisive
For the whole of Japan, imports February 18, to consider the Con
“On the other hand they are there has been a substantial re nature.”
exceeded exports by 137 million gress agenda, and to decide upon
not one bit averse to selling duction in the percentage of
their goods to Japanese grocers. Pacific coast licences, who are Mention is also made that “Ob yen in 1936, and by 647 million further action.
The situation is indeed deplor British subjects of Oriental origin servers have difficulty in under yen in 193'7. But in 1938, this
Committees
and a corresponding rise in the standing the apparent change in situation underwent a radical
able.”
“As a result Japanese growers percentage of white licencees.” the policies of Miller’s Union, change, exports exceeding im Four committees to aid in fur
Even in 1922, the year in which which last June sent the now ports by 47 million yen.
thering the work of the J.C.C.L.
have now taken the move of
shipping their rhubarb in car the Duff Commission recommend famous ‘love letters’ to Japanese Although the volume of trade were appointed. Publicity: Dr. E.
declined from the peak levels of C. Banno. Tom Iwasaki, and K. T.
load lots to the eastern pro ed the reduction of licences is fishermen.”
the preceding year, 1936 totals Shoyama; Legal Research, Sam
vinces. Big co-operatives are sued to fishermen of Japanese
were well maintained. Exports Okamoto; Organization, Thomas
able to do this but the small origin, such fishermen held only
38.9
per
cent
of
total
licences
farmers are rather badly hit.”
8IUAV ‘U9X UOiniUI 06 M P9SU9JPUI Yoshida and E. N. Yamaoka; Fin
imports declined by a similar fig ance, Hajime Shiga and E. T.
“I am sure that if it were not issued.
JAPANESE
EXPELLED
ure, this change being reflected in Ouchi.
for the influence of the Benevo
Continued
from
Page
1
By
1937
so
many
Japanese
had
the favourable trade balance for
A donation from Mr. E. Kagetsu
lent Association, and if all the
been
expelled
from
the
industry
was gratefully acknowledged.
Chinese growers were fully aware
per cent were legally resident in 1938.
by
licence
restrictions
that
they
of the true situation, the boycott
held only 15.7 per cent of total Canada. Those few who were
would be discontinued.”
held for deportation had entered
licences.
Mr. K. Mura, farmer of Rich Contrasted to this, the percent the country years before, when
mond, states that, the, Japanese age of Indian licencees was 23.6, immigration regulations on the
are in no danger of becoming in and of whites, 60.7.
coast were not rigidly enforced.
solvent. Some of the farmers find
The board estimated that at
General Merchants
the going difficult at times, how
the present time no more than
ever.
100 Japanese are illegally resi $ Doug. 92
269 Powell St. J
OFFICIALS DENY dent
in Canada.
He related an amusing incident
I;
Vancouver, B. C.
J
of taking his produce, to Water
The report also stated “that
RUMOURS
Street, the wholesale centre, and
many persons who had com
^4»%W%WM^WWWW/AWW//WJlAV.W\WW
unloading his boxes there. A
Rumours that the Pacific
plained loudly about alleged
Chinese merchant then came and Mills puip and paper plant at
giiiiMraiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiMMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHow
Japanese entry to British Co
—
*
—
stealthily bought his own pro Ocean Falls will resume capac
lumbia failed to appear be
ducts from the wholesalers,
ity operations are described by
fore the board and others
S
The Amateur Photographers' Paradise
|
NO ANIMOSITY
officials of' the company as
had little helpful information
He states that there is no per “quite exaggerated.” Accord
to offer.”
"EVERYTHING PHOTOGRAPHIC"
|
sonal animosity at all between ing to a statement given to the
|
ENLARGERS FOR RENT — 25 CENTS PER HOUR
I
This was due, according to
himself and his Chinese business New Canadian there is but lit Captain
Macintosh,
acquaintances. Some of his con tle prospect for improvement M.L.A. for Macgregor
Fine grain Developing and Printing
S
the former Islands con |
nections with the Chinese are of during the coming year either stituency, who
CANDID LOCATION SHOTS
|
wa's largely respon |
many years standing.
in the newsprint or specialty sible for the appointment of the
With a shake of his head he
departments of the plant.
commission, to fear of retaliation.
stated that the whole business
All
information, and the identity
of the Chinese boycott was tak- | sale firms and their own corner of all
informants, however, were
ing on the proportions of a well*- fruit.and vegetable stores, are ex
|
Props. SAM ITO
WALTER INOUYE
|
organized racket.
I ploiting the present conflict in the regarded as strictly confidential.
Mr. A. W. Neill,. M.P. for Co“Big chain-store c o m bines east and popular feeling to further mox-Alberni, stated in the House
Vancouver, B. C. §
among the Chinese, who have their own ends."—concluded Mr. that “the question of illegal en g 159 Powell Street
their own farms, their own whole- Mura.
try” was of “minute importance.”
fimiMlJfflllliHIIMIMllIHim
Nisei Licence
Reduced
Smuggling
^
J
KOMURA BROS. LTD.
J
1
I
MINICAM PHOTO SUPPLY
I
THE NEW CANADIAN
FEBRUARY 1st 1939
CHINESE BOYCOTT HARMS MILLER GROUP IWOS OPERIMS OFFEREI
CONDEMNED
VALLEY RHUBARB GROWERS FISHERMEN’S WEEKLY in we Ost to coast hm
EXPLOITATION OF POPULAR FEELING
* BLAMED FOR SITUATION
DISAPPROVES STAND
Letters have begun to pour in lation of 10,000. Drilling opera
from all parts of Canada, moved tions for oil are also being carried
Strong disapproval of at by the item carried in various on in the valley, one company
tacks on Japanese by George newspapers taken from the Can having an option on 25,000 acres.
From the far-away city of
Miller, secretary of the Salmon adian Press dispatch concerning
the Nisei and his difficulties in Sarnia in Southern Ontario, lo
Japanese rhubarb growers throughout the Fraser Valley
Purse Seiners Union is expres B. C.
cation of thegreat Imperial Oil
are feeling the effects of a widespread Chinese boycott of
Here are two interesting
sed in a story carried by a re
Refineries, comes the letter
their products. Under the instigation of the Chinese Benevo
offers to Second Generation, from which the following ex
lent Association. Chinese wholesalers and greengrocers, who cent issue of the Pacific Coast who are looking for a future.
cerpt is taken.
practically monopolize the vegetable and fruit business, are News, B. C. fishermen’s
From Rosedale in Southern “I am looking for a buyer of
boycotting Japanese grown products.
weekly.
Alberta comes this proposition a small dry cleaning plant, which
Mr. Y. Ebata, of the Farmer’s Products Distributing
“Amazement at allegations and from a native Kentuckian who is came to me through a business
Company expressed his regret that the Chinese should statements of George Miller,” says anxious to go back to the blue deal, and which J am unable to
discriminate against the Japanese
the paper, “Was the reaction of grass regions. He has a business operate owing to the pressure of
because of hostilities in the FISHERIES REPORT
union leaders and informed fish establishment, situated on the my own upholstering business.
Orient.
ermen who ascribed his effusions Main Street, 24 x 40 feet, with “We have a city of 22,000. In
Incidently the Farmer’s Pro
to a desire for publicity and pro two. store rooms, two club rooms, addition there are several summer
a poolroom in the basement with resorts within a radius of 50
ducts Distributing Company was
paganda.”
stone foundation and three miles; and in my own business I
formed when the first Chinese
MILLER
GROUP
TACTICS
boycott made the marketing of
snooker tables, a confectionery on have a country route that covers
“The confusing tactics and the main floor with ice cream and 125 miles of good road.
Japanese grown products almost
an impossibility.
maneuvers of the Miller group in soft drink frigidaires, and three
“I understand that Japanese
fishery matters, its chequered beautiful rooms upstairs. There is are remarkably efficient in this
PECULIAR SITUATION
“It is peculiar,” Mr. Ebata ALLEGED CONTROL past, its varying affiliations, and also a splendid opportunity, says business, so if any of your young
its change of policies have left, the writer, for a restaurant, a gro people want to come east and
stated, when interviewed, ‘‘that
union men say, other B. C. fish cery, or even a rooming house. start a business for themselves,
in the case of strawberries and
DISPROVED
ermen’s organizations cold to the The town is on the cross roads this is a good opportunity.
asparagus the Chinese were wil
ling to handle our products. That
Sharp reduction in the num group’s perennial cry for “unity” of five mines, all “going at full Any person who is interested
was because the Chinese them ber of licences issued to fisher which, they have found, lacks blast,’ and is the distributing in the above offers is advised to
sincerity.”
selves grew these goods. In the
centre for the valley of twenty communicate immediately with
men
of
Japanese
origin
in
case of rhubarb, however, the
“They refer,” continues the miles circumference and a popu the New Canadian.
Japanese grow the greatest British Columbia in recent story, “To the many years’ co
bulk.
years is reported; in the annual operation between other fisher
“Thus the action of the report of the Dominion De men’s unions in important mat
JAPAN TRADE HAS J. C. C. L DISCUSS
Chinese raises the suspicion in partment of Fisheries.
ters as negotiating salmon prices,
our minds that a strong group
From the statistics contained a harmonious collaboration which
YOUTH CONGRESS
of growers are attempting to in the report it is impossible to has included all net fishermen’s FAVORABLE BALANCE
cripple Japanese rhubarb see how many stories of Japanese organizations in B. C., Indians,
The November Foreign Trade
growers and oust them from . domination in the .industry, so Japanese, and white with the report recently released by the The J.C.CU. National Execu
the business.
luridly painted by politicians or self-imposed exclusion of the Department of Finance of Japan tive will request all member
“A Chinese green grocer was in vested interests, could conceiv Salmon Purse Seiners’ Union.” reveals a surprising change in the chapters and other Nisei organ
to see us this morning and he ex ably have any basis in fact.
“They feel that a wedge is being balance of Japan’s foreign trade izations to send delegates to the
POPULAR IMPRESSIONS
pressed the desire to handle our
driven into organized fishermen’s over the past three years. Despite Provincial Youth Congress in Van
WRONG
rhubarb. But it seems that they
irregula'r monthly fluctuations, a
are intimidated by hired thugs “None but, British subjects may relations by an outside force, and comparison of totals for imports couver, Easter week-end, it was
and ruffians, and if they are obtain commercial fishing contend that the situation, which and exports up to November of decided at the meeting January
caught they are fined heavily for licences from the department, but obviously tends to weaken fisher each year shows a remarkable
in recent years, contrary perhaps men’s hands in dealings with transformation of an adverse bal 28.
dealing with the Japanese.”
The executive will meet again
to some popular impressions, buyers of fishery products will ance into a favorable balance.
WILLING TO SELL
force
an
adjustment
of
a
decisive
For the whole of Japan, imports February 18, to consider the Con
“On the other hand they are there has been a substantial re nature.”
exceeded exports by 137 million gress agenda, and to decide upon
not one bit averse to selling duction in the percentage of
their goods to Japanese grocers. Pacific coast licences, who are Mention is also made that “Ob yen in 1936, and by 647 million further action.
The situation is indeed deplor British subjects of Oriental origin servers have difficulty in under yen in 193'7. But in 1938, this
Committees
and a corresponding rise in the standing the apparent change in situation underwent a radical
able.”
“As a result Japanese growers percentage of white licencees.” the policies of Miller’s Union, change, exports exceeding im Four committees to aid in fur
Even in 1922, the year in which which last June sent the now ports by 47 million yen.
thering the work of the J.C.C.L.
have now taken the move of
shipping their rhubarb in car the Duff Commission recommend famous ‘love letters’ to Japanese Although the volume of trade were appointed. Publicity: Dr. E.
declined from the peak levels of C. Banno. Tom Iwasaki, and K. T.
load lots to the eastern pro ed the reduction of licences is fishermen.”
the preceding year, 1936 totals Shoyama; Legal Research, Sam
vinces. Big co-operatives are sued to fishermen of Japanese
were well maintained. Exports Okamoto; Organization, Thomas
able to do this but the small origin, such fishermen held only
38.9
per
cent
of
total
licences
farmers are rather badly hit.”
8IUAV ‘U9X UOiniUI 06 M P9SU9JPUI Yoshida and E. N. Yamaoka; Fin
imports declined by a similar fig ance, Hajime Shiga and E. T.
“I am sure that if it were not issued.
JAPANESE
EXPELLED
ure, this change being reflected in Ouchi.
for the influence of the Benevo
Continued
from
Page
1
By
1937
so
many
Japanese
had
the favourable trade balance for
A donation from Mr. E. Kagetsu
lent Association, and if all the
been
expelled
from
the
industry
was gratefully acknowledged.
Chinese growers were fully aware
per cent were legally resident in 1938.
by
licence
restrictions
that
they
of the true situation, the boycott
held only 15.7 per cent of total Canada. Those few who were
would be discontinued.”
held for deportation had entered
licences.
Mr. K. Mura, farmer of Rich Contrasted to this, the percent the country years before, when
mond, states that, the, Japanese age of Indian licencees was 23.6, immigration regulations on the
are in no danger of becoming in and of whites, 60.7.
coast were not rigidly enforced.
solvent. Some of the farmers find
The board estimated that at
General Merchants
the going difficult at times, how
the present time no more than
ever.
100 Japanese are illegally resi $ Doug. 92
269 Powell St. J
OFFICIALS DENY dent
in Canada.
He related an amusing incident
I;
Vancouver, B. C.
J
of taking his produce, to Water
The report also stated “that
RUMOURS
Street, the wholesale centre, and
many persons who had com
^4»%W%WM^WWWW/AWW//WJlAV.W\WW
unloading his boxes there. A
Rumours that the Pacific
plained loudly about alleged
Chinese merchant then came and Mills puip and paper plant at
giiiiMraiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiMMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHow
Japanese entry to British Co
—
*
—
stealthily bought his own pro Ocean Falls will resume capac
lumbia failed to appear be
ducts from the wholesalers,
ity operations are described by
fore the board and others
S
The Amateur Photographers' Paradise
|
NO ANIMOSITY
officials of' the company as
had little helpful information
He states that there is no per “quite exaggerated.” Accord
to offer.”
"EVERYTHING PHOTOGRAPHIC"
|
sonal animosity at all between ing to a statement given to the
|
ENLARGERS FOR RENT — 25 CENTS PER HOUR
I
This was due, according to
himself and his Chinese business New Canadian there is but lit Captain
Macintosh,
acquaintances. Some of his con tle prospect for improvement M.L.A. for Macgregor
Fine grain Developing and Printing
S
the former Islands con |
nections with the Chinese are of during the coming year either stituency, who
CANDID LOCATION SHOTS
|
wa's largely respon |
many years standing.
in the newsprint or specialty sible for the appointment of the
With a shake of his head he
departments of the plant.
commission, to fear of retaliation.
stated that the whole business
All
information, and the identity
of the Chinese boycott was tak- | sale firms and their own corner of all
informants, however, were
ing on the proportions of a well*- fruit.and vegetable stores, are ex
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I ploiting the present conflict in the regarded as strictly confidential.
Mr. A. W. Neill,. M.P. for Co“Big chain-store c o m bines east and popular feeling to further mox-Alberni, stated in the House
Vancouver, B. C. §
among the Chinese, who have their own ends."—concluded Mr. that “the question of illegal en g 159 Powell Street
their own farms, their own whole- Mura.
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Dear Fellow Nisei:
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present ourselves with some misgivings to the reader. Only
the imperative need of an organ through which the Nisei can
speak his thoughts and his hopes to a society fraught with
misunderstanding, only this, has prompted us to commence
another paper.
Thus the New Canadian, edited and written by second
generation, is devoted solely to championing the second gen
eration s cause. Its columns are open to every Nisei wlw has
something constructive to say.
But at the same time our continued publication is wholly
upon your support and your confidence. Only
a ter much consideration, and as a part of a conscious plan,
have we decided to solicit subscriptions, and that for onlv
three months at a time.
Every progressive Nisei should take it upon himself to
subscribe and at the same time send copies to his chums, to
those leaders in his community, who have not had the oppor
tunity to come to an understanding of Nisei ideals, and above
all to those who have stood firm in their vindication of the
second generation cause. It is only through self-sacrifice and
sincere effort that we can win for ourselves the coveted goal—
ultimate adoption into the life of Canada.
^emember this paper is your paper. By aiding the
New Canadian you are aiding yourself.
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230Alexander Street, Vancouver, B.C.
Dear Sirs:—
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the New Canadian for three months to the following:
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new cflnfioifln
I UK VOICE OF THE SECOND GENERATION
Dear Fellow Nisei:
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I'A
In the face 01 two past failures of Nisei newspapers, we
present ourselves with some misgivings to the reader. Only
the imperative need of an organ through which the Nisei can
speak his thoughts and his hopes to a society fraught with
misunderstanding, only this, has prompted us to commence
another paper.
Thus the New Canadian, edited and written by second
generation, is devoted solely to championing the second gen
eration s cause. Its columns are open to every Nisei wlw has
something constructive to say.
But at the same time our continued publication is wholly
upon your support and your confidence. Only
a ter much consideration, and as a part of a conscious plan,
have we decided to solicit subscriptions, and that for onlv
three months at a time.
Every progressive Nisei should take it upon himself to
subscribe and at the same time send copies to his chums, to
those leaders in his community, who have not had the oppor
tunity to come to an understanding of Nisei ideals, and above
all to those who have stood firm in their vindication of the
second generation cause. It is only through self-sacrifice and
sincere effort that we can win for ourselves the coveted goal—
ultimate adoption into the life of Canada.
^emember this paper is your paper. By aiding the
New Canadian you are aiding yourself.
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230Alexander Street, Vancouver, B.C.
Dear Sirs:—
You will find enclosed $---------------------- _ piease send
the New Canadian for three months to the following:
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FEBRUARY 1st 1939
BY DEBORAH AND I
A- It’s a little ways to spring yet, but whenever the sun comes out
and 1 get die urge to traipse through the woods over the
dank bracken, now withered and browned, and then come home
and write poetry.
'
But usually the poetic somethin g or the other is lacking at this
time of the year. And since no one has sent us any verse to insert
injthis column, Deborah suggested that we go to our dusty box
arid dig out some old poems.
U Here’s one that must have been written years back:
THE NEW CANADIAN
on mo
The J.C.C.L . will present a
group of Nisei artists in an half
hour of music over the regular
Youth Council weekly broadcast,
February 15th, Wednesday night.
Arrangements for the goodwill
broadcast are proceeding apace
according io Mr. Edward Ouchi
who is in charge. The program
will be heard over CKMO from
8:30 to 9:00.
OUT OF TOWN NEWS
WHIST DRIVE
IS ALIVE
CO-OPERATION
MARKS TALKS
In an atmosphere of camaradieship and gaiety, the Steveston
J.C.C.L. basketball team held Alberni J.C.C.A
their whist drive and dance at the
St. Anne’s Parish Hall.
Popular Alfred Okimi was the Accepts Gesture
Master of Ceremonies for the
evening.
“Let us forget the past and co
distributed
TOMORROW
to
the
winners
of
the
whist
drive.
operate
in the future. After all.
We will wait tomorrow
our purposes are the same.” With
PATRONS
with the patience of old men.
Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Kajiro, Prin these words. Mr. Edward Ouchi,
today beyond the food that we eat
cipal of the Steveston Japanese general secretary of the J.C.C.L.
the clothes that we wear
Language School, Mr. and Mrs. M. summed up his appeal to the Al
nothing remains . . .
Kuba, vice-president of the Na berni J.C.C.A. for closer relations
tional J.C.C.L. executive and Mr. between the two organizations.
We cannot look back at the yesteryears,
and Mrs. J. Nishihata lent their
hours full of the tumultuous hope of youth,
In warm response, J.C.C.A.
gracious patronage to the success
we cannot look back
"<
officers readily indicated their
ful event.
and say with regret that we have lived.
desire to work in harmony
with the J.C.C.L. at all times.
NOTICE
Now with us the creature of our wants,
Making effective use of a Steveston Y.P.S. Citizenship The conversations were held be
wants incarnate and breathing with the serenity
dulcet lyric voice and an alert meting. Church. Sunday February tween Mr. Ouchi and Messrs. Roy
of things done.
musical sense, Lily Washi 5th, Alfred Okimi convenor. Han Higaki and J. C. Tani during the
visit of Mr. Ouchi to Port
moto, well-known Vancouver- ako Naruse and Fred Iwao Nishi, recent
Tomorrow we will wait with a patience born of despair.
Alberni. The outcome of this
born Nisei lyric soprano, scored speakers.
meeting was the first definite nu
We were much older then, though young in years.
a genuine triumph before a
derstanding between the two
large and enthusiastic audience
But here's a gem. It has the pungency of a Byron:
groups.
at
her
first
recital
Friday
night,
THE TRIUMVIRATE
Cordial Welcome
in the Oak Room of the Hotel
OCEAN FALLS, B. C.
There once was a Nordic Dictator,
Ouchi
Vancouver.
tated that. the
The public school children of
Who tried to embrace the equator,
J.C.C.A.
would
find
cordial welBut England said. "‘Please,
A representative and exception Ocean Falls are eagerly awaiting come if it were to areturn
to the
ally interesting prog r a m m e , the arrival of “goodwill dolls”
Be gentle, don’t squeeze;
The
J.C.C.A.
officers,
league.
drawn from the works of English, from the pupils of the YAV.C.A.
Let’s pretend you’re a Pacificator.”
Russian, French, German and Kokusai lin Kan of Tokio, which however, were adamant on this
Russian composers, was presented are being sent in return for hand- point. It was. out of the question,
There once was a Latin Dictator,
by Miss Washimoto, with a num made Christmas cards, delivered they said, explaining that the rea
Who liked to be called Imperator;
sons for their withdrawal still
ber of selections affording full by Mr. Suzuki on his recent trip existed.
He insisted Utopia
scope to the singer’s lovely pure to Japan.
Spelled Ethiopia,
*
*
*
soprano voice and fine technique.
The J.C.C.A. stated that they
But the Brenner has proved his deflator.
Pacific
Mills
Paper
Company
at
felt
they could serve more useful
Particularly enjoyable on the
Ocean
Falls
have
received
an
ly in a critical capacity by remain
There once Was a Slavic Dictator,
programme were perhaps the
order
for
a
half
million
Yen
of
ing
outside. The two groups,
Who couldn’t tell Comrade from Traitor;
brilliant rendition of Tepuis Le
He invented the Stunt
J our” from Charpentier’s cement bags from Japan. Mr. however, are planning an unoffi
Of the United Front,
“Louise,” the vivid presentation Suzuki was instrumental in divert- cial working arrangement that
And his purge has rubbed out the Creator.
of “Hopak” by Moussorgsky, and ing this order from Sweden to would promote closer co-operation
Canada.
in the future.
And mind you a Woman wrote it—a Florence Converse. Deborah the artistic singing in
Love’s
He
approached
the
Department
snickers at my elbow. She’s one of those Pankhurstites. you know, look Philosophy” by Delius.
P.B.P.
of
Finance
and
the
Department
ing for a lost cause or something. She insists that women are as good
ADMIRABLE DICTION
of Foreign Affairs in Japan, and
as men, nay better.
described
the hardships of the
The spirited “Les Filles de
Here are two favorites of mine, little epigrams that tear up your nose:
Cadiz” of Delibes was rendered people of Ocean Falls, where
THE CHOSEN PEOPLE
with much charm of expression operating time has been virtually
How odd
By loni Gosippe
and admirable command of dic cut in half, largely owing to cur
Of God
tion, while the interpretation of tailment of orders from Japan.
The Taiyo Athletic Club held
To Choose
the “Air de Lia” from Debussy’s
their
annual meeting at the home
The Jews.
“L’Enfant Prodigue” was very
of Mr. and Mrs. Henmi on Friday.
.
—W. N. Ewen.
significant.
January
20 to elect the following
. + And Cecil Browne’s beautiful counter-punch to the solar plexus:
By GEORGE HAMASAKI
| officers for the coming term:
Also included on the programme
'
But not so odd,
were a Mozart aria performed On January 7th the N.Y.P.A. Masao Kuwabara, president, H. E.
As those who choose
with
violin accompaniment, a gathered to hear Mr. Roger Obata Kondo, vice-president. Tsutomu
A Jewish God,
cycle by Robin Milford, Palm- Hve his impressions of his re- Shimizu, secretary, Muneo Kawa
, yN'
Yet spurn the Jews.
gren
’.s “.Autumn
’ '
" rendered
’
- in
- the
- cent trip to Japan.
soe, treasurer, and Harold Kawa
k'^This is not a column of political verses. No, so Deborah brings mc His address soe, sports convenor.
Russian gtoup, and Schubert s wno well rpcpivprl
a verse that drips with femininity.
Dei Hirt auf dem Felsen.
Refreshments we e served un- Thanks are extended to Mr. and
’^
"
MIRAGE
Phyllis Dilworth was the sym- der the direction of Emily Yam- Mrs.. Henmi for their genuine
The hope I dreamed of was a dream,
pathetic and artistic accompanist, anaka, social convenor. Miss Hari- hospitality and co-operation.
'• y 1
Was but a dream; and I now wake,
while Hans Zschiedrich, violin, ko Suehiro, vice-president, pre*
:|:
:):
Exceeding comfortless, and worn, and old,
and John Arnott, clarinet, were sided over the meeting.
On Saturday, January 21st, the
for a dream’s sake.
the assisting artists.
* * *
Victoria Chapter of the J.C.C.L.
On
January
15th,
ten
confirmed
Following
the
recital,
Professor
held their general meeting for the
I hang my harp upon a tree,
members
of
the
N.Y.P.A.,
which
is
Ira
Dilworth,
was
host
at
tea
in
election ol. otticers. Taro Yoneda
A weeping willow in a lake;
the local A.Y.P.A. branch, gath was chosen president. Others on
the
Italian
Room.
I hang my silent harp there, wrung and snapt
ered with members from the St. th e e x ecu t: vc a re: A i k o Kondo,
For a dream’s sake. .
Andrew’s Cathedral A.Y.P.A. to vice-president. Yaeko Henmi,
NOTICE
join in the Fellowship breakfast. secretary, Marion Yoneda, trea
Lie stilb, lie still, my breaking heart;
*
$
*
surer and three social convenors:
The new Canadian is not sponMy silent heart, lie still and break;
Several
Japanese
families
living
Masao Kuwabara, H. E. Kondo
sored by any one Nisei organizaLife and the world, and mine own self are changed
in
the
Seal
Cove
vicinity
have
and Muss Okamoto.
tion. The impression that this
For a dream’s sake.
been
given
notice
to
move.
Their
paper is put out by the J.C.C.L.
Say! I A social committee of
—Christina Rossetti.
homes will be torn down to make
■And Deborah sighs, “Too true.” It’s just like a woman to say has been received from various room for a new air-base, which is three men—can you picture it?
that I think that it’s this very point on which a man and" a woman sources.
Come on girls. Is this a strike or
in the process of construction.
have you misplaced those trusty
We are very sorry to have
differ. ’ Deborah will brain me, but I think that this difference makes
man. a greater creature than a woman. Women are as idealistic as men. given this sense of partizanship to
Iv a pretty afternoon weddings can-openers?
But they put too much weight upon their dreams. Once awakened from the New Canadian. In the future on January 25th at the Holy Cross
we welcome any suggestions and Mission in Vancouver, Miss Kazu
the glamor of an ideal, they are completely lost.
Briefs: Is it true, Esum, that
: A man on the other hand has the ability to evaluate not the dream criticisms to the paper from any Nishio, charming Rupert Nisei,
for itself alone, but for the signifance of the human predilection to dream individual as well as material of was married to Mr. Yoshio Mori, you made a short out of town
,dreams. The dream itself is unimportant, but man’s effort to identify interest and of news value fit for Rev. Gale performed the cere- trip? What or who is the attrac
tion in that certain up-island
himself with something beyond himself, speaks of the God-like in him. publication.
mony.
town? . , . . H. E., it seems that
It is man's recognition of this manifestation that gives to him a superior
* * *
The paper is published on the
spiritual greatness beyond that possessed by the fairer sex.
first and fifteenth of each month. Kay Hirano is making a name you and Muss weren’t seen around
Thus more women commit suicide over shattered ideals than do Material must be in five days at for himself as a basketball player town the same week-end. Is what
mem ,Now Deborah is good and angry, I’d better scoot. A last word, the latest before the date of pub- in Vancouver—so says a little they are saying about . . . . (cen
sored) true?
lication.
don’t forget to send me some of your own poetry.
(bird.
SOPRANO GIVES
FINE RECITAL
THE BOV CITV
CAPITAL CITV CHATTER
PRIDCE RUPERT PATTER
FEBRUARY 1st 1939
BY DEBORAH AND I
A- It’s a little ways to spring yet, but whenever the sun comes out
and 1 get die urge to traipse through the woods over the
dank bracken, now withered and browned, and then come home
and write poetry.
'
But usually the poetic somethin g or the other is lacking at this
time of the year. And since no one has sent us any verse to insert
injthis column, Deborah suggested that we go to our dusty box
arid dig out some old poems.
U Here’s one that must have been written years back:
THE NEW CANADIAN
on mo
The J.C.C.L . will present a
group of Nisei artists in an half
hour of music over the regular
Youth Council weekly broadcast,
February 15th, Wednesday night.
Arrangements for the goodwill
broadcast are proceeding apace
according io Mr. Edward Ouchi
who is in charge. The program
will be heard over CKMO from
8:30 to 9:00.
OUT OF TOWN NEWS
WHIST DRIVE
IS ALIVE
CO-OPERATION
MARKS TALKS
In an atmosphere of camaradieship and gaiety, the Steveston
J.C.C.L. basketball team held Alberni J.C.C.A
their whist drive and dance at the
St. Anne’s Parish Hall.
Popular Alfred Okimi was the Accepts Gesture
Master of Ceremonies for the
evening.
“Let us forget the past and co
distributed
TOMORROW
to
the
winners
of
the
whist
drive.
operate
in the future. After all.
We will wait tomorrow
our purposes are the same.” With
PATRONS
with the patience of old men.
Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Kajiro, Prin these words. Mr. Edward Ouchi,
today beyond the food that we eat
cipal of the Steveston Japanese general secretary of the J.C.C.L.
the clothes that we wear
Language School, Mr. and Mrs. M. summed up his appeal to the Al
nothing remains . . .
Kuba, vice-president of the Na berni J.C.C.A. for closer relations
tional J.C.C.L. executive and Mr. between the two organizations.
We cannot look back at the yesteryears,
and Mrs. J. Nishihata lent their
hours full of the tumultuous hope of youth,
In warm response, J.C.C.A.
gracious patronage to the success
we cannot look back
"<
officers readily indicated their
ful event.
and say with regret that we have lived.
desire to work in harmony
with the J.C.C.L. at all times.
NOTICE
Now with us the creature of our wants,
Making effective use of a Steveston Y.P.S. Citizenship The conversations were held be
wants incarnate and breathing with the serenity
dulcet lyric voice and an alert meting. Church. Sunday February tween Mr. Ouchi and Messrs. Roy
of things done.
musical sense, Lily Washi 5th, Alfred Okimi convenor. Han Higaki and J. C. Tani during the
visit of Mr. Ouchi to Port
moto, well-known Vancouver- ako Naruse and Fred Iwao Nishi, recent
Tomorrow we will wait with a patience born of despair.
Alberni. The outcome of this
born Nisei lyric soprano, scored speakers.
meeting was the first definite nu
We were much older then, though young in years.
a genuine triumph before a
derstanding between the two
large and enthusiastic audience
But here's a gem. It has the pungency of a Byron:
groups.
at
her
first
recital
Friday
night,
THE TRIUMVIRATE
Cordial Welcome
in the Oak Room of the Hotel
OCEAN FALLS, B. C.
There once was a Nordic Dictator,
Ouchi
Vancouver.
tated that. the
The public school children of
Who tried to embrace the equator,
J.C.C.A.
would
find
cordial welBut England said. "‘Please,
A representative and exception Ocean Falls are eagerly awaiting come if it were to areturn
to the
ally interesting prog r a m m e , the arrival of “goodwill dolls”
Be gentle, don’t squeeze;
The
J.C.C.A.
officers,
league.
drawn from the works of English, from the pupils of the YAV.C.A.
Let’s pretend you’re a Pacificator.”
Russian, French, German and Kokusai lin Kan of Tokio, which however, were adamant on this
Russian composers, was presented are being sent in return for hand- point. It was. out of the question,
There once was a Latin Dictator,
by Miss Washimoto, with a num made Christmas cards, delivered they said, explaining that the rea
Who liked to be called Imperator;
sons for their withdrawal still
ber of selections affording full by Mr. Suzuki on his recent trip existed.
He insisted Utopia
scope to the singer’s lovely pure to Japan.
Spelled Ethiopia,
*
*
*
soprano voice and fine technique.
The J.C.C.A. stated that they
But the Brenner has proved his deflator.
Pacific
Mills
Paper
Company
at
felt
they could serve more useful
Particularly enjoyable on the
Ocean
Falls
have
received
an
ly in a critical capacity by remain
There once Was a Slavic Dictator,
programme were perhaps the
order
for
a
half
million
Yen
of
ing
outside. The two groups,
Who couldn’t tell Comrade from Traitor;
brilliant rendition of Tepuis Le
He invented the Stunt
J our” from Charpentier’s cement bags from Japan. Mr. however, are planning an unoffi
Of the United Front,
“Louise,” the vivid presentation Suzuki was instrumental in divert- cial working arrangement that
And his purge has rubbed out the Creator.
of “Hopak” by Moussorgsky, and ing this order from Sweden to would promote closer co-operation
Canada.
in the future.
And mind you a Woman wrote it—a Florence Converse. Deborah the artistic singing in
Love’s
He
approached
the
Department
snickers at my elbow. She’s one of those Pankhurstites. you know, look Philosophy” by Delius.
P.B.P.
of
Finance
and
the
Department
ing for a lost cause or something. She insists that women are as good
ADMIRABLE DICTION
of Foreign Affairs in Japan, and
as men, nay better.
described
the hardships of the
The spirited “Les Filles de
Here are two favorites of mine, little epigrams that tear up your nose:
Cadiz” of Delibes was rendered people of Ocean Falls, where
THE CHOSEN PEOPLE
with much charm of expression operating time has been virtually
How odd
By loni Gosippe
and admirable command of dic cut in half, largely owing to cur
Of God
tion, while the interpretation of tailment of orders from Japan.
The Taiyo Athletic Club held
To Choose
the “Air de Lia” from Debussy’s
their
annual meeting at the home
The Jews.
“L’Enfant Prodigue” was very
of Mr. and Mrs. Henmi on Friday.
.
—W. N. Ewen.
significant.
January
20 to elect the following
. + And Cecil Browne’s beautiful counter-punch to the solar plexus:
By GEORGE HAMASAKI
| officers for the coming term:
Also included on the programme
'
But not so odd,
were a Mozart aria performed On January 7th the N.Y.P.A. Masao Kuwabara, president, H. E.
As those who choose
with
violin accompaniment, a gathered to hear Mr. Roger Obata Kondo, vice-president. Tsutomu
A Jewish God,
cycle by Robin Milford, Palm- Hve his impressions of his re- Shimizu, secretary, Muneo Kawa
, yN'
Yet spurn the Jews.
gren
’.s “.Autumn
’ '
" rendered
’
- in
- the
- cent trip to Japan.
soe, treasurer, and Harold Kawa
k'^This is not a column of political verses. No, so Deborah brings mc His address soe, sports convenor.
Russian gtoup, and Schubert s wno well rpcpivprl
a verse that drips with femininity.
Dei Hirt auf dem Felsen.
Refreshments we e served un- Thanks are extended to Mr. and
’^
"
MIRAGE
Phyllis Dilworth was the sym- der the direction of Emily Yam- Mrs.. Henmi for their genuine
The hope I dreamed of was a dream,
pathetic and artistic accompanist, anaka, social convenor. Miss Hari- hospitality and co-operation.
'• y 1
Was but a dream; and I now wake,
while Hans Zschiedrich, violin, ko Suehiro, vice-president, pre*
:|:
:):
Exceeding comfortless, and worn, and old,
and John Arnott, clarinet, were sided over the meeting.
On Saturday, January 21st, the
for a dream’s sake.
the assisting artists.
* * *
Victoria Chapter of the J.C.C.L.
On
January
15th,
ten
confirmed
Following
the
recital,
Professor
held their general meeting for the
I hang my harp upon a tree,
members
of
the
N.Y.P.A.,
which
is
Ira
Dilworth,
was
host
at
tea
in
election ol. otticers. Taro Yoneda
A weeping willow in a lake;
the local A.Y.P.A. branch, gath was chosen president. Others on
the
Italian
Room.
I hang my silent harp there, wrung and snapt
ered with members from the St. th e e x ecu t: vc a re: A i k o Kondo,
For a dream’s sake. .
Andrew’s Cathedral A.Y.P.A. to vice-president. Yaeko Henmi,
NOTICE
join in the Fellowship breakfast. secretary, Marion Yoneda, trea
Lie stilb, lie still, my breaking heart;
*
$
*
surer and three social convenors:
The new Canadian is not sponMy silent heart, lie still and break;
Several
Japanese
families
living
Masao Kuwabara, H. E. Kondo
sored by any one Nisei organizaLife and the world, and mine own self are changed
in
the
Seal
Cove
vicinity
have
and Muss Okamoto.
tion. The impression that this
For a dream’s sake.
been
given
notice
to
move.
Their
paper is put out by the J.C.C.L.
Say! I A social committee of
—Christina Rossetti.
homes will be torn down to make
■And Deborah sighs, “Too true.” It’s just like a woman to say has been received from various room for a new air-base, which is three men—can you picture it?
that I think that it’s this very point on which a man and" a woman sources.
Come on girls. Is this a strike or
in the process of construction.
have you misplaced those trusty
We are very sorry to have
differ. ’ Deborah will brain me, but I think that this difference makes
man. a greater creature than a woman. Women are as idealistic as men. given this sense of partizanship to
Iv a pretty afternoon weddings can-openers?
But they put too much weight upon their dreams. Once awakened from the New Canadian. In the future on January 25th at the Holy Cross
we welcome any suggestions and Mission in Vancouver, Miss Kazu
the glamor of an ideal, they are completely lost.
Briefs: Is it true, Esum, that
: A man on the other hand has the ability to evaluate not the dream criticisms to the paper from any Nishio, charming Rupert Nisei,
for itself alone, but for the signifance of the human predilection to dream individual as well as material of was married to Mr. Yoshio Mori, you made a short out of town
,dreams. The dream itself is unimportant, but man’s effort to identify interest and of news value fit for Rev. Gale performed the cere- trip? What or who is the attrac
tion in that certain up-island
himself with something beyond himself, speaks of the God-like in him. publication.
mony.
town? . , . . H. E., it seems that
It is man's recognition of this manifestation that gives to him a superior
* * *
The paper is published on the
spiritual greatness beyond that possessed by the fairer sex.
first and fifteenth of each month. Kay Hirano is making a name you and Muss weren’t seen around
Thus more women commit suicide over shattered ideals than do Material must be in five days at for himself as a basketball player town the same week-end. Is what
mem ,Now Deborah is good and angry, I’d better scoot. A last word, the latest before the date of pub- in Vancouver—so says a little they are saying about . . . . (cen
sored) true?
lication.
don’t forget to send me some of your own poetry.
(bird.
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CAPITAL CITV CHATTER
PRIDCE RUPERT PATTER
Page 7
PAGE SIX
THE NEW CANADIAN
SO-NE HEN-NE!’
SOME COMING EVENTS
FEBRUARY 1st 1939
SUGA HEADS
YOUR HEALTH HEADQUARTERS
JIKKYOKAI
Powell Drug Co.
Feb. 4—Powell Y.P.S. 10th An
PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS
TO DONATE CUP
niversary Banquet, Maru,
man, 6:30 p.m., 35c.
© Waterman Pens
Gay informality permeated the scene of the recent Anglican
Social, Night School
dance. All the glitter of formal evening wear was conspicuously
TO ORATORS
© Imported Toiletries
Room, 8:00 p.m.
absent, even the famous tuxedo being tucked away in mothballs Feb. 7—Meirokai Roller Skating
® Kodak Supplies
for the evening. Regarding skirts—the trend is still on the up
The
Jikkyo
Kai
at
its
sixth
an
Party,
Happyland,
8:00
and up. Sombre shades were popular with maroon and black
p.m.
nual general meeting re-elected Phone & Mail Orders filled Promptly
topping the list.
Wo saw . . . Rev. Nakayama dancing the ever-popular Lambeth Feb. 9—A.Y.P.A. Valentine So hustling Kaz Suga for the post of
3 99 Powell St.
Walk . . ; a long stag line. Could the girls b'e slipping or are the
cial, 3rd Avenue Church, presidency by acclamation. Sup Sey. 7 502
boys beginning to count their pennies?
7:30 p.m.
ported by an able executive com
*
*
*
VANCOUVER, B. C.
reb.
11
—
J.C.C.L.,
Mr.
Thomas
of
posed
of
Walter
Inouye,
vice
presi
Congratulations' The surprise engagement of a pretty
the Symphony Society dent, Hisako Tobo, treasurer, and
sense, and Vancouvers most eligible bachelor left everyone
and artists, Nippon Club,
speechless, especially a number of boys who are now look
Fumiko Saito secretary, Kaz Suga
8:00 p.m.
ing for new dates.
*
*
*
—Valentine Social—Steve- started out his third consecutive
ston and N.W.Y.P.S. at ;erm as prexy with an imposing
New Policy For
Overhead a' Seattle girl at the recent Washington-Nippon game:
New Westminster.
program.
“Say, you have a good-looking Italian on your team, huh?” No I
pushing there, girls, form a line on the right, please.
I Feb. 14—Hokutokai Dosokai
Okayama Seinens
For their annual intramural ora
*
*
*
Roller Skating Part y, torical contest between the grad
The Okayama Seinenkai held
At the Marpole-Nippon rugby game our boys inspired by the
Happyland, 8:00 p.m.
uate
clubs
of
the
local
Language
its first executive meeting of the
timely arrival of a few beautiful sirens played a sensational game. ,
school,
they
putting
up
a
Feb.
year
Sunday, January 29 at the
As a result the boys make a special plea for more feminine sup- '
beautiful
challenge
cup.
The
con
Seattle
Steamrollers
vs.
port. Come, girls, don’t shirk such a pleasant duty.
Tairiku Hall. Facing the problem
test is scheduled to take place of decreasing interest in the
Nippons,
Western
Sports
*
*
*
Centre, 7:30 p.m., 15c. in April.
society on the part of members,
A tornado struck the Junior Church service the other
Dance
at
9:00,
SI.
00
per
the
executive discussed various
Other
members
night. Damages? None . . . just Yuji Korenaga yawning.
elected to the
couple.
*
*
*
advisory council were, Mitsuo measures to meet the situation.
Vancouvei s popular radio star, after undergoing a serious Feb. 19—Oratorical Contest spon Fukunaga, Francis Takimoto, Yo- The president, Hideo Shigei, ex
operation, spent a night advertising for Ernie’s (free of charge).
sored by the Bussei Lea shiko Hirota, Miyoko Ashizawa, claimed, “This is a natural con
.During a fitful sleep she called continually
- “just one of Ernie’s
for
gue, Hompa Buddhist Rose Sato, Kazuma Uyeno, Frank sequence of the Canadianization
hamburgers, please!
Miyazaki, Masao Matsui, Baron of the Nisei. We are no longer
Temple, 2:00 p.m.
*
*
*
Wakabayashi and Mark Toyama. Okayama Kenjins. We are in a
Highlight of the winter’s social events—Lily Washimoto’s
recital in the Oak Room of the Hotel Vancouver. Society’s “Four
After their business meeting period of transition from Japanese
AjI^a
Hundied and notables from the music world attended in their
fviQQt
they adjourned to regather at the to Canadians. Therefore the hold
best “bib-and-tucker.”
.
Fuji for supper. The rest of the ing of meetings under the in
Miss Washimoto wore an exquisitely simple but sophisticated Set For the 19th
evening was spent in dancing fluence of the first generation is
gown of white brocade. A softly draped neckline was strikingly
with members of the Shiseikai in ridiculous.
accented with scarlet camellias, the only adornment. Below a
Orators from points through the Fuji ballroom.
CHANGE IN POLICY
nipped-in-waist, the sheath-skirt tapered off into a short but dis out B. C. will complete for the
“Our policy must be changed.
tinctive train. Scarlet slippers and flowers of the 'same shade Bishop’s Challenge Cup at the An unexpected visitor was
The aim' of the society must be
tucked in the hair completed the costume.
.
I AllCanada Oratorical contest. Minoru Taniguchi.
merely
to offer the young people
Miss Ihylhs Dilworth, the accompanist, chose a floor-length sponsored bv the Bnssei Tot™
gown ot Capri blue, contrasted by golden slippers.
Ft tlL Honwa BuddhiT S
opportunities to promote friend
ship, self-improvement and self
*
*
*
Sunday, February 19, at 2:00 p.m.
discipline
to fit them for Canadian
greater appeal to the devotees of
Speakers from every Nisei or- SYMPHONY HEAD citizenship.”
^‘Umg than the Winter Gardens—because the muted hum ganization have been invited
With this view in mind -the fol
of rubber wheels on a polished floor blends much more harmoni- narticioatp The snppchpq will he J.C.C.L. SPEAKER
ously with the latest song hits than does the racket of steel wheels.
T . sptecPes.
^e
lowing program was agreed upon.
Besides, how can one appreciate sweet nothings when they are ™ ^e mm^teS ?8' ®esides the
i. To form a magazine ex
shouted to the accompaniment of screeching wheels and scream- ChaUenSe CuP’ there is the penchange club.
ing girls.
|nant, retainable by any group Mr. L. C. Thomas-, president of
2. To establish a library and
*
*
*
that wins the contest three times. the Vancouver Symphony Society,
an album for pictures of
How did you enjoy the ladies’ column, gentlemen?
Personal awards will be made will address the Vancouver Chap
members.
to the first three speakers. Judges ter of the J.C.C.L. on Saturday,
3. To. publish the “Kikanshi.”
for the contest will be the editors
February
11th,
at
the.
Nippon
of the three Japanese newspapers,
4. To hold speech practices,
MATSUGU HEADS
Bussei Concert
a member of the Japanese Con Club. Mr. Thomas will explain
annual picnics, etc.
sulate, and Bishop Aoki.
the
meaning
of
symphonic
music,
Headed by Hideo Shigei, the ex
FUKUOKA Y.P.S
In March
Entries must be in the hands of and the value of a symphony or ecutive includes Jimmy Saisho,
In a determined drive to gather!
Tadakoro at 911 W\ 70, chestra as a' cultural asset to the Kimiyo Hiraishi, vice-presidents;
George Matsugu. at present in
bv
Feb
10
Japan, was re-elected president of funds for the building of a much ‘ '
Noboru Takeda, Itsuko Igashira,
community.
the Fukuoka Seinenkai at its sixth needed Gymnasium, the Bussei
secretaries; Tsuchie Hiraishi,
In making known his desire to Catherine Oako, treasurers; Ta
annual meeting. Sunday, January
League will sponsor a third conOkumura Elected
2, at Fuji.
address the Chapter, Mr. Thomas keo Kimura, chairman; Chizuko
cert
in
March.
«
.
.
who
is also manager of the Van Kimura, Atsuko Nagata, Hideo
The members of his new execu
Officials in charge of the proShiseikai Head
couver Lumber Company, stated Nishizaki, Masayuki Isoshima, so
tive for the ensuing year include:
i that he wished to make clear that cial convenors; and Katsumasa
Vice-presidents, Don Sugiman, gram promise a bigger concert
than
any
before.
Fifty
odd
members
of
the
his talk wa’s not in support of the Okazaki Takeo Nishizaki, audi
who wil be acting president until
Shiseikai gathered for a rousing diave for funds now bein con- tors.
Matsuga’s return, and Misao Ha
New Year and welcome party for ducted by the Society.
tanaka; Secretaries, Shigeharu
Okumura, Yuriko Hatanaki; re
“We feel.” he said, “that you
Sadao Tanaka, recently returned
cording secretary, Kentaro Ebiyoung people, born and educated
from Japan at the Fuji.
suzaki; treasurer, Lucy Koyanagi.
here in Canada are in reality
Shigeharu
Okumura,
was
elecNISEISCanadians, and as ' such should
Other positions were filled by
ted president. Members of the not be excluded from participa
the following Chairman, HeihaThe
Powell
executive, chosen at the tion in the cultural affairs of the
chiro Fujiki, social
:
convenors, Church received Street United new
“travelling same time include. 'George
city.
David Arikado. Shirley Inouye,
gura, vice-president, Yoshiko Sugavel,
”
symbol
of
fellowship
and
Eileen Shin tarn, Tom Hatanaka,
“We would like to see you in
Mary Miyasaka, The positions of goodwill from the Grandview yama, secretary and Lily Fuku- terested in music that is univer
Powell St, for your
councillors are occupied by Ty United Church at the first fellow mura, treasurer.
sal in appeal, and therefore ex
READY - TO - WEAR
Tabuchi. Tad Ikeda, Hippo Naga-isWp
of the A-°-T-s- when The club also elected a capable tend to you a cordial invitation to
saki. Akira. Abe. Larry Nakatsuka
100 pe°F1e met for an eve- board of councillors, composed of become members of the Vancou
$ e @
-Pat ----’
nmg
ot singing, minute-dramas Lily Sato, M. Sasaki, Chiyo Kawa
Ikebuchi, Sumiko Shigematsu.
ver
Symphony
Society.
and lantern slides.
guchi, Misao Hatanaka, T. Uyeand Mitsuko Hozaki.
Mr. S. Shinobu, president of the
“There is no reason why at
Masayoshi and Harry .Harada Japanese branch of the A.O.T.S. sugi, Tomi Mizusawa, Hideo Oshi- some
Everything for. men,
time you should not have
mo, Takeo Maikawa, S. Okuno,
are to continue as advisors.
in accepting the gavel expressed
WOMEN, AND CHILDREN.
Yoshimaru Abe. Hatsuo Arinobu the hope that the new year would Joe Akiyama, and K. Yanagizawa. your own representative on the
board -of directors. Surely a sin
After
the
banquet,
the
members
and Tsuneo
were ap- “Let us forget the past and co
pointed out-of-town officers. in friendship between the two races joined the Jikkyo Kai in an even cere gesture of goodwill and
© © ©
ing of dancing in the main ball friendship to fellow citizens is
.Flam mend. Haney and other
represented at the meeting.
not inappropriate.”
room.
localities.
374-378 Powell Street
The. gavel, which is carried
On
the
same
evening
two
solo
The club would like to express from club to club in an exchange
Douglas 5525
ists from the Symphony Society
thanks through this paper for of supper meetings, will be sur
Patronize your
will also take part in the pro
donations from Haruji Abe and rendered by the Japanese when
the Maple Ridge Fujinkai of five they visit the St. G-iles United New Canadian Advertisers gram. It is hoped that some
Nisei artists will also contribute
and two dollars respectively.
on February 7th.
to the evening’s program.
‘■For Ladies- Only”—just a' warning in case some members of
the stronger sex are tempted to skate on thin ice.
Powell A.O.T.S
Supper Hosts
’"SHIBUVB’S0"
THE NEW CANADIAN
SO-NE HEN-NE!’
SOME COMING EVENTS
FEBRUARY 1st 1939
SUGA HEADS
YOUR HEALTH HEADQUARTERS
JIKKYOKAI
Powell Drug Co.
Feb. 4—Powell Y.P.S. 10th An
PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS
TO DONATE CUP
niversary Banquet, Maru,
man, 6:30 p.m., 35c.
© Waterman Pens
Gay informality permeated the scene of the recent Anglican
Social, Night School
dance. All the glitter of formal evening wear was conspicuously
TO ORATORS
© Imported Toiletries
Room, 8:00 p.m.
absent, even the famous tuxedo being tucked away in mothballs Feb. 7—Meirokai Roller Skating
® Kodak Supplies
for the evening. Regarding skirts—the trend is still on the up
The
Jikkyo
Kai
at
its
sixth
an
Party,
Happyland,
8:00
and up. Sombre shades were popular with maroon and black
p.m.
nual general meeting re-elected Phone & Mail Orders filled Promptly
topping the list.
Wo saw . . . Rev. Nakayama dancing the ever-popular Lambeth Feb. 9—A.Y.P.A. Valentine So hustling Kaz Suga for the post of
3 99 Powell St.
Walk . . ; a long stag line. Could the girls b'e slipping or are the
cial, 3rd Avenue Church, presidency by acclamation. Sup Sey. 7 502
boys beginning to count their pennies?
7:30 p.m.
ported by an able executive com
*
*
*
VANCOUVER, B. C.
reb.
11
—
J.C.C.L.,
Mr.
Thomas
of
posed
of
Walter
Inouye,
vice
presi
Congratulations' The surprise engagement of a pretty
the Symphony Society dent, Hisako Tobo, treasurer, and
sense, and Vancouvers most eligible bachelor left everyone
and artists, Nippon Club,
speechless, especially a number of boys who are now look
Fumiko Saito secretary, Kaz Suga
8:00 p.m.
ing for new dates.
*
*
*
—Valentine Social—Steve- started out his third consecutive
ston and N.W.Y.P.S. at ;erm as prexy with an imposing
New Policy For
Overhead a' Seattle girl at the recent Washington-Nippon game:
New Westminster.
program.
“Say, you have a good-looking Italian on your team, huh?” No I
pushing there, girls, form a line on the right, please.
I Feb. 14—Hokutokai Dosokai
Okayama Seinens
For their annual intramural ora
*
*
*
Roller Skating Part y, torical contest between the grad
The Okayama Seinenkai held
At the Marpole-Nippon rugby game our boys inspired by the
Happyland, 8:00 p.m.
uate
clubs
of
the
local
Language
its first executive meeting of the
timely arrival of a few beautiful sirens played a sensational game. ,
school,
they
putting
up
a
Feb.
year
Sunday, January 29 at the
As a result the boys make a special plea for more feminine sup- '
beautiful
challenge
cup.
The
con
Seattle
Steamrollers
vs.
port. Come, girls, don’t shirk such a pleasant duty.
Tairiku Hall. Facing the problem
test is scheduled to take place of decreasing interest in the
Nippons,
Western
Sports
*
*
*
Centre, 7:30 p.m., 15c. in April.
society on the part of members,
A tornado struck the Junior Church service the other
Dance
at
9:00,
SI.
00
per
the
executive discussed various
Other
members
night. Damages? None . . . just Yuji Korenaga yawning.
elected to the
couple.
*
*
*
advisory council were, Mitsuo measures to meet the situation.
Vancouvei s popular radio star, after undergoing a serious Feb. 19—Oratorical Contest spon Fukunaga, Francis Takimoto, Yo- The president, Hideo Shigei, ex
operation, spent a night advertising for Ernie’s (free of charge).
sored by the Bussei Lea shiko Hirota, Miyoko Ashizawa, claimed, “This is a natural con
.During a fitful sleep she called continually
- “just one of Ernie’s
for
gue, Hompa Buddhist Rose Sato, Kazuma Uyeno, Frank sequence of the Canadianization
hamburgers, please!
Miyazaki, Masao Matsui, Baron of the Nisei. We are no longer
Temple, 2:00 p.m.
*
*
*
Wakabayashi and Mark Toyama. Okayama Kenjins. We are in a
Highlight of the winter’s social events—Lily Washimoto’s
recital in the Oak Room of the Hotel Vancouver. Society’s “Four
After their business meeting period of transition from Japanese
AjI^a
Hundied and notables from the music world attended in their
fviQQt
they adjourned to regather at the to Canadians. Therefore the hold
best “bib-and-tucker.”
.
Fuji for supper. The rest of the ing of meetings under the in
Miss Washimoto wore an exquisitely simple but sophisticated Set For the 19th
evening was spent in dancing fluence of the first generation is
gown of white brocade. A softly draped neckline was strikingly
with members of the Shiseikai in ridiculous.
accented with scarlet camellias, the only adornment. Below a
Orators from points through the Fuji ballroom.
CHANGE IN POLICY
nipped-in-waist, the sheath-skirt tapered off into a short but dis out B. C. will complete for the
“Our policy must be changed.
tinctive train. Scarlet slippers and flowers of the 'same shade Bishop’s Challenge Cup at the An unexpected visitor was
The aim' of the society must be
tucked in the hair completed the costume.
.
I AllCanada Oratorical contest. Minoru Taniguchi.
merely
to offer the young people
Miss Ihylhs Dilworth, the accompanist, chose a floor-length sponsored bv the Bnssei Tot™
gown ot Capri blue, contrasted by golden slippers.
Ft tlL Honwa BuddhiT S
opportunities to promote friend
ship, self-improvement and self
*
*
*
Sunday, February 19, at 2:00 p.m.
discipline
to fit them for Canadian
greater appeal to the devotees of
Speakers from every Nisei or- SYMPHONY HEAD citizenship.”
^‘Umg than the Winter Gardens—because the muted hum ganization have been invited
With this view in mind -the fol
of rubber wheels on a polished floor blends much more harmoni- narticioatp The snppchpq will he J.C.C.L. SPEAKER
ously with the latest song hits than does the racket of steel wheels.
T . sptecPes.
^e
lowing program was agreed upon.
Besides, how can one appreciate sweet nothings when they are ™ ^e mm^teS ?8' ®esides the
i. To form a magazine ex
shouted to the accompaniment of screeching wheels and scream- ChaUenSe CuP’ there is the penchange club.
ing girls.
|nant, retainable by any group Mr. L. C. Thomas-, president of
2. To establish a library and
*
*
*
that wins the contest three times. the Vancouver Symphony Society,
an album for pictures of
How did you enjoy the ladies’ column, gentlemen?
Personal awards will be made will address the Vancouver Chap
members.
to the first three speakers. Judges ter of the J.C.C.L. on Saturday,
3. To. publish the “Kikanshi.”
for the contest will be the editors
February
11th,
at
the.
Nippon
of the three Japanese newspapers,
4. To hold speech practices,
MATSUGU HEADS
Bussei Concert
a member of the Japanese Con Club. Mr. Thomas will explain
annual picnics, etc.
sulate, and Bishop Aoki.
the
meaning
of
symphonic
music,
Headed by Hideo Shigei, the ex
FUKUOKA Y.P.S
In March
Entries must be in the hands of and the value of a symphony or ecutive includes Jimmy Saisho,
In a determined drive to gather!
Tadakoro at 911 W\ 70, chestra as a' cultural asset to the Kimiyo Hiraishi, vice-presidents;
George Matsugu. at present in
bv
Feb
10
Japan, was re-elected president of funds for the building of a much ‘ '
Noboru Takeda, Itsuko Igashira,
community.
the Fukuoka Seinenkai at its sixth needed Gymnasium, the Bussei
secretaries; Tsuchie Hiraishi,
In making known his desire to Catherine Oako, treasurers; Ta
annual meeting. Sunday, January
League will sponsor a third conOkumura Elected
2, at Fuji.
address the Chapter, Mr. Thomas keo Kimura, chairman; Chizuko
cert
in
March.
«
.
.
who
is also manager of the Van Kimura, Atsuko Nagata, Hideo
The members of his new execu
Officials in charge of the proShiseikai Head
couver Lumber Company, stated Nishizaki, Masayuki Isoshima, so
tive for the ensuing year include:
i that he wished to make clear that cial convenors; and Katsumasa
Vice-presidents, Don Sugiman, gram promise a bigger concert
than
any
before.
Fifty
odd
members
of
the
his talk wa’s not in support of the Okazaki Takeo Nishizaki, audi
who wil be acting president until
Shiseikai gathered for a rousing diave for funds now bein con- tors.
Matsuga’s return, and Misao Ha
New Year and welcome party for ducted by the Society.
tanaka; Secretaries, Shigeharu
Okumura, Yuriko Hatanaki; re
“We feel.” he said, “that you
Sadao Tanaka, recently returned
cording secretary, Kentaro Ebiyoung people, born and educated
from Japan at the Fuji.
suzaki; treasurer, Lucy Koyanagi.
here in Canada are in reality
Shigeharu
Okumura,
was
elecNISEISCanadians, and as ' such should
Other positions were filled by
ted president. Members of the not be excluded from participa
the following Chairman, HeihaThe
Powell
executive, chosen at the tion in the cultural affairs of the
chiro Fujiki, social
:
convenors, Church received Street United new
“travelling same time include. 'George
city.
David Arikado. Shirley Inouye,
gura, vice-president, Yoshiko Sugavel,
”
symbol
of
fellowship
and
Eileen Shin tarn, Tom Hatanaka,
“We would like to see you in
Mary Miyasaka, The positions of goodwill from the Grandview yama, secretary and Lily Fuku- terested in music that is univer
Powell St, for your
councillors are occupied by Ty United Church at the first fellow mura, treasurer.
sal in appeal, and therefore ex
READY - TO - WEAR
Tabuchi. Tad Ikeda, Hippo Naga-isWp
of the A-°-T-s- when The club also elected a capable tend to you a cordial invitation to
saki. Akira. Abe. Larry Nakatsuka
100 pe°F1e met for an eve- board of councillors, composed of become members of the Vancou
$ e @
-Pat ----’
nmg
ot singing, minute-dramas Lily Sato, M. Sasaki, Chiyo Kawa
Ikebuchi, Sumiko Shigematsu.
ver
Symphony
Society.
and lantern slides.
guchi, Misao Hatanaka, T. Uyeand Mitsuko Hozaki.
Mr. S. Shinobu, president of the
“There is no reason why at
Masayoshi and Harry .Harada Japanese branch of the A.O.T.S. sugi, Tomi Mizusawa, Hideo Oshi- some
Everything for. men,
time you should not have
mo, Takeo Maikawa, S. Okuno,
are to continue as advisors.
in accepting the gavel expressed
WOMEN, AND CHILDREN.
Yoshimaru Abe. Hatsuo Arinobu the hope that the new year would Joe Akiyama, and K. Yanagizawa. your own representative on the
board -of directors. Surely a sin
After
the
banquet,
the
members
and Tsuneo
were ap- “Let us forget the past and co
pointed out-of-town officers. in friendship between the two races joined the Jikkyo Kai in an even cere gesture of goodwill and
© © ©
ing of dancing in the main ball friendship to fellow citizens is
.Flam mend. Haney and other
represented at the meeting.
not inappropriate.”
room.
localities.
374-378 Powell Street
The. gavel, which is carried
On
the
same
evening
two
solo
The club would like to express from club to club in an exchange
Douglas 5525
ists from the Symphony Society
thanks through this paper for of supper meetings, will be sur
Patronize your
will also take part in the pro
donations from Haruji Abe and rendered by the Japanese when
the Maple Ridge Fujinkai of five they visit the St. G-iles United New Canadian Advertisers gram. It is hoped that some
Nisei artists will also contribute
and two dollars respectively.
on February 7th.
to the evening’s program.
‘■For Ladies- Only”—just a' warning in case some members of
the stronger sex are tempted to skate on thin ice.
Powell A.O.T.S
Supper Hosts
’"SHIBUVB’S0"
Page 8
X '
I
fl
FEBRUARY 1st 1939
THE NEW CANADIAN
BADMINTON STARS
HARRY’S CLOTHES
By WASHY '
heJto^r
1 "" iU -the
of a
“'“"hr.
and
nopmg that you won’t find this too bori
Although
is long been my favourite dream to attach
my
name
to
a
column
SUCh.a® the late °- 0- McIntyre wrote. I
1'11 have to be
satisfied with this sports column, to please thguess
e editor.
Wihout further salutation,s I shall dive
sport activities and hope that 1 won’t come right into the local
to the surface with
too much muck.
SHOP
Smart Clothes for Smart
459 E. Hastings St.
This winter season’s most
unaccountable reason the wIl-taowii gT11..has been for some
ante of basketball. After
a relapse of more than five years. Casaba tossin
g came
minence again a couple of years ago. ihro X L
effortsinto
of proJi X’ t0 pop"Ia™a the sport to build
S °‘ My
up
new
players
for
his Intermediate team. For his dear sake,
1
hope
a
couple
of
Hank Luisettis just happen a Ion
High. 2132
9
MUCK
The League hasn’t shown verv much
SUMIYOSHI
improvement in its
on
I t,,L
lacrosse tactics, when the referee isn’t
I bump you once now, and then you bumn m. .hi^T 'tTTea of
many players seems to be k'S”
alone. ’
b your man. and leave the ball
SX’X” the !*“
year” TI,e
392 Powell St.
Although the gym u
abie tne unnecessary “shoving from behind,
— .... ”"humping and elbowing
could be eliminated. For the good of thie players,
'
Courtesy Minicam Photo
the fans, and the
game itself, wouldn’t it be a fine thing if both the “dirt”
Lucy Koyanagi and Shigeharu Okumura, Gakuvukai mixed doubles
language were eliminated?
1
1 b d team,
the critic’s choice for this year’s cliampioX hoXT
TV a
T passing about My Akiyama’s favourite «Ni»on. ”
the boy N^
SN as teams “«Hy are, but the wiy
on the “ and
FUJI SKIERS TO
*
*
$
MEET ROKKA'S
SEATTLE HOOPSTERS
TO BATTLE LOCALS
T.
LAST SKATEFEST
If-
AT HAPPY LAND
Rollerskating fans may indulge
in their la'st antics of the season
Informal Dance to
LIKE . . . The broad beam on Ernie Arikado’s face when his
at the Hokutokai Valentine Party
Follow Game
team brings home tile bacon. The good old "father” loves his
at the Happyland rollerskating
oys as if they were his own sons. If his team should win the • The Fuji Ski Club is not i
rink
on February 14th. Tuesday,
Officials of the Japanese Bast ni” f
"’01"d be S0 elated that P^ltap* he might buy "hickish” outfit as many think-- ket ball League have just. an- from A to 11. p.m.
t e fellas the smooth looking jackets that they're so intent on so Secretary Bus Ohori would like nounced one of the most import Tickets, which are 35c. may be
us to know. It is not an indepen ant sport events of this year—the obtained from club' members or
hj™' J™6 T
iD
Shise ^Hikawa executes
dent organization, but has affilia American invasion of the Seattle at Ernie’s and Sumiyoshi’s.
his spectacular and unbelievable shots, I also like the quality tions
with the International Ski
in him that so many players lack. He never sqawks to the referee, Association and the .Canadian team of Johnson Drug Steamrol
• • . The hard working play of Idee—''always on his toes and ready Amateur Ski Association. The re lers who will take on the local AllSubscribe to
Star Nippon s at the Western
to pounce on the ball at any time. I’d say that he has improved cently published Canadian Ski Re Sport Centre on February 18th,
The New Canadian
the most of any player in the league. . . .The slick looking mono- view carries a story of the activi Saturday night.
f m decorating the Mt & N. sweaters—an artistic piece of work ties of the Fuji Ski Club.
Players and their friends will
The past two week-ends saw dance to the music of Charlie
T ™1Sht mention here> that three lusty cheers are in order the Cabin packed to capacity.
Berettoni and his tune makers on
tor Mr. Nose, for his sponsorship of the M. & N. team.
..u need for a larger bunkhouse the same floor following- the game
. The i. he
“T T TV 10king ShOrtS tIlat shaw Mizuhara sports around was never so imperative. Then
from 9 to 1.
•
,
, the basketball floor. If the comical looking things were a few too, more than ever before,
This international encounter is
“
T' Fd S'TO that they were a pair of “’ winter under- whe n the sport has taken hold scheduled
to start at 7.30 p.m.
, T' . . . The timed rebound jumps of Kaide Shimizu, who, though of the girls, the need for a Tickets for the game are set at
separate cabin is keenly felt.
lacking ill height, gets all the rebounds that come his way
As it is, the girls cannot make 15c. But for those who wish to
Kob’y“hl’* smooth and agile style of play. His presence
use of the cabin except to store join in the dance after the main
on Steveston s team is indispensable.
| their gear and to heat and cook event, a special price has been
*
their lunches. Perhaps during the offered. For $1.00 a couple, bas
*
ketball fans can take in every
summer months the boys will co- thing.
wisp hN F?!
1 NS"e 16 a most over and t0 everyone's sur- operate to a greater extent,
so
Tickets are on sale at Ernie’s,
toest™ l»d f'Sh'P C “b StlU remains on top- The pre-season that another cabin will be readv
Sumiyoshi, or may be obtained
TN J N u the uP'ancl‘eoming Gakuyukai team to ran away with before the next winter.
p 0I)hy. because of their fine showing towards the end of last , The Juji Ski Club members are from members of the team.
yeai s league, hut such is the way of all prophecies.
keenly anticipating the tourna
DRY GOODS
mieM™^^1'^ X Same team they bad last year, Fellowship ment with the Seattle Rokka Ski could perfect his turns, would be
a first class skier.
S
b?,111 he top spot- Some of tbe League’s finest players club in the near future.
JAPANESE PROVISIONS
nt™ f" w I® racquet; tor Gakuyukai last year seem to have lost
HEARD ON GROUSE
SEEN ON GROUSE
We hope next season will see the return of the prodigals.
Prexy Walter Wakabayashi
Freak Sawada, the “under
CURIOS
would be a far better skier if he weight” Nomad' skimming along
*
*
$
would only come up to ski more
CHILDREN'S
H orHt?lntOn Badinage . . . Af( ter all’s said and done. Matt Matsui often. And the flashy clothes that as smooth as silk. For all the
sport activities that
ak”
ha •1
le man ^ beat. Some of the younger blades argue that he sports around don’t seem to
LADIES' AND
1S!!t S0 'hot” and that he’s weak on certain shots. They even improve his skiing one bit. They takes on, it’s a wonder that he
doesn
’
t
lose
his
premature
wastel
could take him easily.” Well, I’m not arguing, but scare even the squirrels away. line. . . . A stunning girl skiing
Van kta,lly bet tbat comes a1011- • ■ • M'chi Ashikawa, the
GENT'S WEAR
- . iy Sugimoto ought to get Sunday, January 22, and in bemouthpiece, commonly kown as Munchausen, boasts dovn to some hard work and tween her skiing, cooked for the
. ot being invincible, as well he may, since he has yet to drop a tackle a few difficult manoeuvers. boys. NT..
. Now don’t swamp me with
eague game. He ranks with Matsui in that respect. Michi, though ■ . . Frank Hatanaka, if only he, phone
Sey. 5218
369 Powell St.
calls.
seemingly, easy going like his sharp-shooting brother Shige, works
nke a xrojan when it comes to- Badminton. . . . The team of CshLr.o
VANCOUVER, B. C.
and Maikawa, though green yet in League matches, have given
s°m® of the best teams plenty of worries. If the team isn’t one
or the best men’s doubles next season I’ll eat mv old bowler
• • . Steveston has proved rather disappointing this' season—they
haven t won a single game as yet. Their “alibi” for the losses
has been every time, lack of practice. . . . Shige Okumura has been
BUSINESS GUIDE
Direct importers of Japanese Provisions and Curios
slamming them in” in his usual powerful manner. He has the
lardest smash in the League, . . . Baron Wakabayashi, his partner,
For expert radio repairs call
FOR BETTER TRADE RELATIONS
also packs a wicked wallop, but isn’t quite up to his usual self'
up Home Radio Engineers, H.
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vondei what it is that’s detracting his interest, .
If j
Inouye, proprietor, anounces extra
were a beauty contest judge, I guess the cup would go to pert
cheap rates.
KoyanagL She wows the fans with her ducky shorts and
Seymour 2933
Hollywoodian” figure. (My apologies). . . , The Badminton players i
109 Powell Street
are indeed grateful to Mr. Roy Shoji, who donated a beautiful cup
Patronize your
VANCOUVER, B. C.
. to the League through the J.C.C.L. Many thanks to Mr. Shoji.
'
lilies
f
TO BUILD NEW
CABIN SOON
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FEBRUARY 1st 1939
THE NEW CANADIAN
BADMINTON STARS
HARRY’S CLOTHES
By WASHY '
heJto^r
1 "" iU -the
of a
“'“"hr.
and
nopmg that you won’t find this too bori
Although
is long been my favourite dream to attach
my
name
to
a
column
SUCh.a® the late °- 0- McIntyre wrote. I
1'11 have to be
satisfied with this sports column, to please thguess
e editor.
Wihout further salutation,s I shall dive
sport activities and hope that 1 won’t come right into the local
to the surface with
too much muck.
SHOP
Smart Clothes for Smart
459 E. Hastings St.
This winter season’s most
unaccountable reason the wIl-taowii gT11..has been for some
ante of basketball. After
a relapse of more than five years. Casaba tossin
g came
minence again a couple of years ago. ihro X L
effortsinto
of proJi X’ t0 pop"Ia™a the sport to build
S °‘ My
up
new
players
for
his Intermediate team. For his dear sake,
1
hope
a
couple
of
Hank Luisettis just happen a Ion
High. 2132
9
MUCK
The League hasn’t shown verv much
SUMIYOSHI
improvement in its
on
I t,,L
lacrosse tactics, when the referee isn’t
I bump you once now, and then you bumn m. .hi^T 'tTTea of
many players seems to be k'S”
alone. ’
b your man. and leave the ball
SX’X” the !*“
year” TI,e
392 Powell St.
Although the gym u
abie tne unnecessary “shoving from behind,
— .... ”"humping and elbowing
could be eliminated. For the good of thie players,
'
Courtesy Minicam Photo
the fans, and the
game itself, wouldn’t it be a fine thing if both the “dirt”
Lucy Koyanagi and Shigeharu Okumura, Gakuvukai mixed doubles
language were eliminated?
1
1 b d team,
the critic’s choice for this year’s cliampioX hoXT
TV a
T passing about My Akiyama’s favourite «Ni»on. ”
the boy N^
SN as teams “«Hy are, but the wiy
on the “ and
FUJI SKIERS TO
*
*
$
MEET ROKKA'S
SEATTLE HOOPSTERS
TO BATTLE LOCALS
T.
LAST SKATEFEST
If-
AT HAPPY LAND
Rollerskating fans may indulge
in their la'st antics of the season
Informal Dance to
LIKE . . . The broad beam on Ernie Arikado’s face when his
at the Hokutokai Valentine Party
Follow Game
team brings home tile bacon. The good old "father” loves his
at the Happyland rollerskating
oys as if they were his own sons. If his team should win the • The Fuji Ski Club is not i
rink
on February 14th. Tuesday,
Officials of the Japanese Bast ni” f
"’01"d be S0 elated that P^ltap* he might buy "hickish” outfit as many think-- ket ball League have just. an- from A to 11. p.m.
t e fellas the smooth looking jackets that they're so intent on so Secretary Bus Ohori would like nounced one of the most import Tickets, which are 35c. may be
us to know. It is not an indepen ant sport events of this year—the obtained from club' members or
hj™' J™6 T
iD
Shise ^Hikawa executes
dent organization, but has affilia American invasion of the Seattle at Ernie’s and Sumiyoshi’s.
his spectacular and unbelievable shots, I also like the quality tions
with the International Ski
in him that so many players lack. He never sqawks to the referee, Association and the .Canadian team of Johnson Drug Steamrol
• • . The hard working play of Idee—''always on his toes and ready Amateur Ski Association. The re lers who will take on the local AllSubscribe to
Star Nippon s at the Western
to pounce on the ball at any time. I’d say that he has improved cently published Canadian Ski Re Sport Centre on February 18th,
The New Canadian
the most of any player in the league. . . .The slick looking mono- view carries a story of the activi Saturday night.
f m decorating the Mt & N. sweaters—an artistic piece of work ties of the Fuji Ski Club.
Players and their friends will
The past two week-ends saw dance to the music of Charlie
T ™1Sht mention here> that three lusty cheers are in order the Cabin packed to capacity.
Berettoni and his tune makers on
tor Mr. Nose, for his sponsorship of the M. & N. team.
..u need for a larger bunkhouse the same floor following- the game
. The i. he
“T T TV 10king ShOrtS tIlat shaw Mizuhara sports around was never so imperative. Then
from 9 to 1.
•
,
, the basketball floor. If the comical looking things were a few too, more than ever before,
This international encounter is
“
T' Fd S'TO that they were a pair of “’ winter under- whe n the sport has taken hold scheduled
to start at 7.30 p.m.
, T' . . . The timed rebound jumps of Kaide Shimizu, who, though of the girls, the need for a Tickets for the game are set at
separate cabin is keenly felt.
lacking ill height, gets all the rebounds that come his way
As it is, the girls cannot make 15c. But for those who wish to
Kob’y“hl’* smooth and agile style of play. His presence
use of the cabin except to store join in the dance after the main
on Steveston s team is indispensable.
| their gear and to heat and cook event, a special price has been
*
their lunches. Perhaps during the offered. For $1.00 a couple, bas
*
ketball fans can take in every
summer months the boys will co- thing.
wisp hN F?!
1 NS"e 16 a most over and t0 everyone's sur- operate to a greater extent,
so
Tickets are on sale at Ernie’s,
toest™ l»d f'Sh'P C “b StlU remains on top- The pre-season that another cabin will be readv
Sumiyoshi, or may be obtained
TN J N u the uP'ancl‘eoming Gakuyukai team to ran away with before the next winter.
p 0I)hy. because of their fine showing towards the end of last , The Juji Ski Club members are from members of the team.
yeai s league, hut such is the way of all prophecies.
keenly anticipating the tourna
DRY GOODS
mieM™^^1'^ X Same team they bad last year, Fellowship ment with the Seattle Rokka Ski could perfect his turns, would be
a first class skier.
S
b?,111 he top spot- Some of tbe League’s finest players club in the near future.
JAPANESE PROVISIONS
nt™ f" w I® racquet; tor Gakuyukai last year seem to have lost
HEARD ON GROUSE
SEEN ON GROUSE
We hope next season will see the return of the prodigals.
Prexy Walter Wakabayashi
Freak Sawada, the “under
CURIOS
would be a far better skier if he weight” Nomad' skimming along
*
*
$
would only come up to ski more
CHILDREN'S
H orHt?lntOn Badinage . . . Af( ter all’s said and done. Matt Matsui often. And the flashy clothes that as smooth as silk. For all the
sport activities that
ak”
ha •1
le man ^ beat. Some of the younger blades argue that he sports around don’t seem to
LADIES' AND
1S!!t S0 'hot” and that he’s weak on certain shots. They even improve his skiing one bit. They takes on, it’s a wonder that he
doesn
’
t
lose
his
premature
wastel
could take him easily.” Well, I’m not arguing, but scare even the squirrels away. line. . . . A stunning girl skiing
Van kta,lly bet tbat comes a1011- • ■ • M'chi Ashikawa, the
GENT'S WEAR
- . iy Sugimoto ought to get Sunday, January 22, and in bemouthpiece, commonly kown as Munchausen, boasts dovn to some hard work and tween her skiing, cooked for the
. ot being invincible, as well he may, since he has yet to drop a tackle a few difficult manoeuvers. boys. NT..
. Now don’t swamp me with
eague game. He ranks with Matsui in that respect. Michi, though ■ . . Frank Hatanaka, if only he, phone
Sey. 5218
369 Powell St.
calls.
seemingly, easy going like his sharp-shooting brother Shige, works
nke a xrojan when it comes to- Badminton. . . . The team of CshLr.o
VANCOUVER, B. C.
and Maikawa, though green yet in League matches, have given
s°m® of the best teams plenty of worries. If the team isn’t one
or the best men’s doubles next season I’ll eat mv old bowler
• • . Steveston has proved rather disappointing this' season—they
haven t won a single game as yet. Their “alibi” for the losses
has been every time, lack of practice. . . . Shige Okumura has been
BUSINESS GUIDE
Direct importers of Japanese Provisions and Curios
slamming them in” in his usual powerful manner. He has the
lardest smash in the League, . . . Baron Wakabayashi, his partner,
For expert radio repairs call
FOR BETTER TRADE RELATIONS
also packs a wicked wallop, but isn’t quite up to his usual self'
up Home Radio Engineers, H.
BUY JAPANESE GOODS
vondei what it is that’s detracting his interest, .
If j
Inouye, proprietor, anounces extra
were a beauty contest judge, I guess the cup would go to pert
cheap rates.
KoyanagL She wows the fans with her ducky shorts and
Seymour 2933
Hollywoodian” figure. (My apologies). . . , The Badminton players i
109 Powell Street
are indeed grateful to Mr. Roy Shoji, who donated a beautiful cup
Patronize your
VANCOUVER, B. C.
. to the League through the J.C.C.L. Many thanks to Mr. Shoji.
'
lilies
f
TO BUILD NEW
CABIN SOON
T. MAIKAWA
X ^MM^ ^.IJ,
New Canadian Advertisers
Peoig.
y .goo
coup:
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froml
<V.nS>
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e? re-1
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f the!
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Atl|
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Page 9
PAGE EIGHT
THE NEW CANADIAN
Canadian Japanese
Association Active
SCHOOL SHORTS
KING GEORGE
The Christmas exam results at
King George have come out. Japanese students on the whole did
well, but there wasn’t anything
much to crow over.
High School Orators
To Compete
FEBRUARY 1st 1939
Basketbail Finals
Ashikawa Heads
Almost Here
Big Ten Scorers
In the Junior section of the Shige Ashikawa seems to be in
Basketball League all o f the a class all by himself in the
teams are in a position to get Japanese Basketball League. He
*
*
into the finals. No team is so far is so far ahead that it is impos
DATE SET
Out of 500 pupils 18 are Japanahead or no team is so far be sible for anyone to catch up to
^' “We are all old men, and in ten ese. The girls outnumber the
Youthful orators will again hind, That anyone can make any
years time most of the first gen boys two to one. A little too much compete for the Nemichi Chel- predictions as to who will get the him. His average for the nine
games played to
eration will be gone. The second competition—eh girls?
lenge Trophy in the second bye, or who will be out of the points per game. date is 14.11
*
generation should realize the im
annual High School Oratorical playoffs,
having more T. Nakatsu of Steveston is
portance of the work of the Can Diminutive Roy Yamashita dis Contest, Friday, March 3, in the games to Steveston,
play than the rest, has second with a score of 80. His
adian Japanese Association and tinguished himself as the aggres Japanese Hall.
the best chances to top the last game with Fairview which
should begin to take a more ac- sive captain of the Bantam Rugby The contest, sponsored by the League.
netted him 21 points, put him
live part in it”—thus Mr. Y. Ka team at King George.
Japanese Students’ Club, is
The
Senior
League
is
a
differahead
of Joe Akiyama by 11
wata, secretary of the organiza
open to all Japanese High
ent
story.
Ernies
and
M.
&
N.
points.
Akiyama with 69 points
KING
EDWARD
HIGHLIGHTS
tion, expressed his hope for
School students in B. C.
are
too
strong
for
the
rest
of
the
has a chance of overtaking
greater co-operation on the part Our local teen age pianists, Speakers wil have from ten to
teams
and
are
too
far
ahead
to
Nakatsu if he regains his shoot
of the Nisei with the Japanese Etsuko Nimi, Chizu Kurisu, Shir fifteen minutes to orate on’any
be
caught
up
with.
M.
&
N.
hav
ing eye which he seems to have
Association.
ley Handa, and numerous other topic they choose.
ing
scored
the
most
points,
has
a
music lovers, are to be found at
Budding orators are urged to very good chance of overtaking lost during the last two games.
FEW NISEI MEMBERS
The scores for the Big Ten are
In an exclusive interview with the Sir Ernest MacMillan Club send their entries to Yoshio the leading Ernies, provided they as follows:
the New Canadian, Mr. Kawata musicales which are put on every Hyodo, 6751 Victoria Drive, giv win their remaining games.
G. Pts.
stressed the fact that very few Friday in the school auditorium. ing name, address, telephone,
The
J.S.C,
team
having
won
*
*
*
Ashikawa,
M.
&
1
9 127
grade and school.
Niseis were enrolled as members.
only
one
game
throughout
the
Nakatsu,
Stev.
...
9 80
He enumerated the outstanding The 1939 Annual is going into
season
so
far
has
but
little
or
Akiyama, Ernie .
9 69
preparation and two enthusiasts
activities of the organization.
no
chances
to
make
the
playoff
T.
Shimizu,
Fair.
10 66
It. was through the efforts of the were found at the assemblage
Japanese
Music
berth. Steveston, which has done Mitsui, Fair.........
Canadian Japanese Association Miyo Ishiwata and Chizy Kurisu—
surprisingly well for her first Suzuki, M. & N....... .... 9
59
that the Japanese branch of the the petite charm of King Ed.
year
at
basketball,
is
now
in
a
On
Program
9
H.
Nikaido,
J.
S.
C.
56
*
*
*
Welfare Federation was organ
very favourable position to make F. Nishi, Stev...........
9
44
ized. In 1935, they carried out The sports enthusiasts, George
program of Japanese folk the playoffs. At the rate Steve Takeda, J. S. C......... , .... 9
44
the now historic and monumental Masuda, Hidekazu Nishikawa, and dan c e s and classical Japanese ston is improving and steadily
Tobo,
Ernie
..........
..... 9 44
Second Generation Purvey.
T. Fujita are eagerly anticipating music played on the classical winning games after a rather
Individual
scores
for
the Juniors
The organization is active in the arrival of Spring season, when instruments of shakuhachi (flute), wobbly start, Ernies and M. & N. First Ten are:
social work among the Japanese, they can once again take up the koto (harp), and shamsen had better watch out when the
G. Pts.
(guitar) and others will presented playoffs commence.
looking after the burial of indig more, active out-door activities.
Fujioka,
Marpole
...
....
10
70
at the Catholic Hall by the Chikuent Japanese who have no con
BASKETBALL
FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
STANDING
Miike, Marpole ___ .... 10 60
yukai on Sunday, February 5th at
nections in Canada, providing
JUNIORS
Hagane,
Beaver ..... ..... 9 56
work and clothing for deserving Congratulations to three girls 2:00 p.m.
Onishi, Fairview .... ..... 16 54
No 'admission is being (taken
AV
F
families and sponsoring any move who made the Christmas Honour
Naruse, Steveston ...
and the society especially wel
8 48
that, involves the Japanese as a list—Masako Miyazaki, Midori comes
Marpole ...
6 4 196 176 Suga, Nomads ......... ....
its
Canadian
friends.
..... 9 48
Yoshida, and Fusako Inose.
whole.
Steveston
5 3 175 187 Umakoshi, Beaver ..... 9 47
*
*
*
They organized the Japanese
Beaver ...
5 4 187 174 Kato, Fairview
10 46
for their part in the Golden Jubi Badminton and Ping Pong seem MUSIC EXAM. RESULTS Fairview .
4
6
Fukumoto,
Marpole
.
230 217
10 44
lee Celebrations. Last summer to be our favourite sports. Yosy
Kobayashi,
Fairview
Nomads
...
....
10 37
3
Results
of
the
Associated
Board
6 146 183
they undertook a census of all Yasui, of the Mikado Yasuis, is
Japanese in Canada, in an effort one of our tournament players. of the Royal Schools of Music SENIORS
to disprove the wild accusations He also stars on the rugby team, examinations held December 3,
W
F
current that there were more which has yet to lose a game to which have just been released, Ernies’s
9
7
259 194
list three successful Nisei candi
Japanese than the actual number our hated rivals. Preview.
M.
&
N.
6 3
dates. Grade III (transitional)
249
*
*
$
recorded by the census of 1931.
5 4 273 283
Now in concert with the Can The Music Club is hard at work harmony, pass with credit Kazu Stevestm
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Uchida,
Grade
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(primary)
har
Fairview
4
6 273 315
adian Society for the Control of on an operetta, ‘‘The Governor's
1 8 211 253
Cancer, they have begun the work Daughter,” to be presented Feb. mony, pass Hiroko Shimada and J. S. C.
Lily
Uyeda.
Shaeffer Pen Agents
of organizing a branch body 23-24, at Kitsilano High School.
among the Japanese.
Fusako Inose, Marie Akiyama,
Latest Japanese Recordings
and
Kiro Miyazawa are taking
LATE CONTRIBUTORS
Mr. Kawata urges that Nisei
LOW COST PLAN
organizations send representa part.
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GEORGE HAMAZAKI, YO
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tives to the next annual general
meeting to be held late in Febru
.... .’s (censored) tongue is SHIO HYODO, SHIZUE MORI,
IS SOLUTION
Doug. 3112
331 Powell St.
FRED NISHI, MARIE AKIYAMA,
ary and elect Niseis on the Board never still,
of Directors.
Talk it must, and talk it will. MIYO ISHIWATA,: and TOM
VANCOUVER, B. C.
NISEIS URGED
i%4
TO JOIN
J.S.C. GABFEST
NIMI SHO KAI
POWELL STREET
YAMASHITA.
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the wind.
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is night foretold
to you,
At a breath,
comes a fear . .
Do you see
night and death?
Why, a tear!
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HOUSING SURVEY
“The only solution for poor
housing conditions in the Pow When Your Radio Is In
ell street area is a low cost hous
ing plan, subsidized by the gov Trouble Bring It In To
ernment,” declares Kuno Hidaka,
third year sociology student of I
the local University, who is at
present conducting a survey of
Engineers
living conditions'for the Vancou
ver Housing Association.
Mr. Hidaka suggested that the
H. INOUYE
statistics for building construc
tion in the city during the past
High. 1660
ten years pointed out the need
for a low rental plan, such as
might be possible under the pro
605 E. Hastings St
visions' of the National Housing
Vancouver, B. C.
Act.
Home Radio
AN EVENT
GET THE FINEST IN
in a
—Miyo Ishiwata.
HIGH.
2571
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THE NEW CANADIAN
Canadian Japanese
Association Active
SCHOOL SHORTS
KING GEORGE
The Christmas exam results at
King George have come out. Japanese students on the whole did
well, but there wasn’t anything
much to crow over.
High School Orators
To Compete
FEBRUARY 1st 1939
Basketbail Finals
Ashikawa Heads
Almost Here
Big Ten Scorers
In the Junior section of the Shige Ashikawa seems to be in
Basketball League all o f the a class all by himself in the
teams are in a position to get Japanese Basketball League. He
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into the finals. No team is so far is so far ahead that it is impos
DATE SET
Out of 500 pupils 18 are Japanahead or no team is so far be sible for anyone to catch up to
^' “We are all old men, and in ten ese. The girls outnumber the
Youthful orators will again hind, That anyone can make any
years time most of the first gen boys two to one. A little too much compete for the Nemichi Chel- predictions as to who will get the him. His average for the nine
games played to
eration will be gone. The second competition—eh girls?
lenge Trophy in the second bye, or who will be out of the points per game. date is 14.11
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generation should realize the im
annual High School Oratorical playoffs,
having more T. Nakatsu of Steveston is
portance of the work of the Can Diminutive Roy Yamashita dis Contest, Friday, March 3, in the games to Steveston,
play than the rest, has second with a score of 80. His
adian Japanese Association and tinguished himself as the aggres Japanese Hall.
the best chances to top the last game with Fairview which
should begin to take a more ac- sive captain of the Bantam Rugby The contest, sponsored by the League.
netted him 21 points, put him
live part in it”—thus Mr. Y. Ka team at King George.
Japanese Students’ Club, is
The
Senior
League
is
a
differahead
of Joe Akiyama by 11
wata, secretary of the organiza
open to all Japanese High
ent
story.
Ernies
and
M.
&
N.
points.
Akiyama with 69 points
KING
EDWARD
HIGHLIGHTS
tion, expressed his hope for
School students in B. C.
are
too
strong
for
the
rest
of
the
has a chance of overtaking
greater co-operation on the part Our local teen age pianists, Speakers wil have from ten to
teams
and
are
too
far
ahead
to
Nakatsu if he regains his shoot
of the Nisei with the Japanese Etsuko Nimi, Chizu Kurisu, Shir fifteen minutes to orate on’any
be
caught
up
with.
M.
&
N.
hav
ing eye which he seems to have
Association.
ley Handa, and numerous other topic they choose.
ing
scored
the
most
points,
has
a
music lovers, are to be found at
Budding orators are urged to very good chance of overtaking lost during the last two games.
FEW NISEI MEMBERS
The scores for the Big Ten are
In an exclusive interview with the Sir Ernest MacMillan Club send their entries to Yoshio the leading Ernies, provided they as follows:
the New Canadian, Mr. Kawata musicales which are put on every Hyodo, 6751 Victoria Drive, giv win their remaining games.
G. Pts.
stressed the fact that very few Friday in the school auditorium. ing name, address, telephone,
The
J.S.C,
team
having
won
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Ashikawa,
M.
&
1
9 127
grade and school.
Niseis were enrolled as members.
only
one
game
throughout
the
Nakatsu,
Stev.
...
9 80
He enumerated the outstanding The 1939 Annual is going into
season
so
far
has
but
little
or
Akiyama, Ernie .
9 69
preparation and two enthusiasts
activities of the organization.
no
chances
to
make
the
playoff
T.
Shimizu,
Fair.
10 66
It. was through the efforts of the were found at the assemblage
Japanese
Music
berth. Steveston, which has done Mitsui, Fair.........
Canadian Japanese Association Miyo Ishiwata and Chizy Kurisu—
surprisingly well for her first Suzuki, M. & N....... .... 9
59
that the Japanese branch of the the petite charm of King Ed.
year
at
basketball,
is
now
in
a
On
Program
9
H.
Nikaido,
J.
S.
C.
56
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Welfare Federation was organ
very favourable position to make F. Nishi, Stev...........
9
44
ized. In 1935, they carried out The sports enthusiasts, George
program of Japanese folk the playoffs. At the rate Steve Takeda, J. S. C......... , .... 9
44
the now historic and monumental Masuda, Hidekazu Nishikawa, and dan c e s and classical Japanese ston is improving and steadily
Tobo,
Ernie
..........
..... 9 44
Second Generation Purvey.
T. Fujita are eagerly anticipating music played on the classical winning games after a rather
Individual
scores
for
the Juniors
The organization is active in the arrival of Spring season, when instruments of shakuhachi (flute), wobbly start, Ernies and M. & N. First Ten are:
social work among the Japanese, they can once again take up the koto (harp), and shamsen had better watch out when the
G. Pts.
(guitar) and others will presented playoffs commence.
looking after the burial of indig more, active out-door activities.
Fujioka,
Marpole
...
....
10
70
at the Catholic Hall by the Chikuent Japanese who have no con
BASKETBALL
FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
STANDING
Miike, Marpole ___ .... 10 60
yukai on Sunday, February 5th at
nections in Canada, providing
JUNIORS
Hagane,
Beaver ..... ..... 9 56
work and clothing for deserving Congratulations to three girls 2:00 p.m.
Onishi, Fairview .... ..... 16 54
No 'admission is being (taken
AV
F
families and sponsoring any move who made the Christmas Honour
Naruse, Steveston ...
and the society especially wel
8 48
that, involves the Japanese as a list—Masako Miyazaki, Midori comes
Marpole ...
6 4 196 176 Suga, Nomads ......... ....
its
Canadian
friends.
..... 9 48
Yoshida, and Fusako Inose.
whole.
Steveston
5 3 175 187 Umakoshi, Beaver ..... 9 47
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They organized the Japanese
Beaver ...
5 4 187 174 Kato, Fairview
10 46
for their part in the Golden Jubi Badminton and Ping Pong seem MUSIC EXAM. RESULTS Fairview .
4
6
Fukumoto,
Marpole
.
230 217
10 44
lee Celebrations. Last summer to be our favourite sports. Yosy
Kobayashi,
Fairview
Nomads
...
....
10 37
3
Results
of
the
Associated
Board
6 146 183
they undertook a census of all Yasui, of the Mikado Yasuis, is
Japanese in Canada, in an effort one of our tournament players. of the Royal Schools of Music SENIORS
to disprove the wild accusations He also stars on the rugby team, examinations held December 3,
W
F
current that there were more which has yet to lose a game to which have just been released, Ernies’s
9
7
259 194
list three successful Nisei candi
Japanese than the actual number our hated rivals. Preview.
M.
&
N.
6 3
dates. Grade III (transitional)
249
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$
recorded by the census of 1931.
5 4 273 283
Now in concert with the Can The Music Club is hard at work harmony, pass with credit Kazu Stevestm
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Uchida,
Grade
I
(primary)
har
Fairview
4
6 273 315
adian Society for the Control of on an operetta, ‘‘The Governor's
1 8 211 253
Cancer, they have begun the work Daughter,” to be presented Feb. mony, pass Hiroko Shimada and J. S. C.
Lily
Uyeda.
Shaeffer Pen Agents
of organizing a branch body 23-24, at Kitsilano High School.
among the Japanese.
Fusako Inose, Marie Akiyama,
Latest Japanese Recordings
and
Kiro Miyazawa are taking
LATE CONTRIBUTORS
Mr. Kawata urges that Nisei
LOW COST PLAN
organizations send representa part.
© © @
GEORGE HAMAZAKI, YO
*
*
*
tives to the next annual general
meeting to be held late in Febru
.... .’s (censored) tongue is SHIO HYODO, SHIZUE MORI,
IS SOLUTION
Doug. 3112
331 Powell St.
FRED NISHI, MARIE AKIYAMA,
ary and elect Niseis on the Board never still,
of Directors.
Talk it must, and talk it will. MIYO ISHIWATA,: and TOM
VANCOUVER, B. C.
NISEIS URGED
i%4
TO JOIN
J.S.C. GABFEST
NIMI SHO KAI
POWELL STREET
YAMASHITA.
|■^■l■l■!lBllllBllall||!Q1l■la|g||■l■ll■
NIGHT FROST
§
LILV
UJfiSHimOT
And once again
It is night!
PIANO
SINGING
H
248
PRINCESS AVE.,
HIGH.
Clear glass
by thick frost
5618-L
WE ARE
Insurance Experts
WRITING
IN
0®@ee9®e@e
TANAKA INSURANCE AGENCY
Flakes that pass,
they are wasted,
thinned,
where the glass
has tasted
the wind.
Look! the light!
white and cold . .
gold and blue
is night foretold
to you,
At a breath,
comes a fear . .
Do you see
night and death?
Why, a tear!
Look at me!
HOUSING SURVEY
“The only solution for poor
housing conditions in the Pow When Your Radio Is In
ell street area is a low cost hous
ing plan, subsidized by the gov Trouble Bring It In To
ernment,” declares Kuno Hidaka,
third year sociology student of I
the local University, who is at
present conducting a survey of
Engineers
living conditions'for the Vancou
ver Housing Association.
Mr. Hidaka suggested that the
H. INOUYE
statistics for building construc
tion in the city during the past
High. 1660
ten years pointed out the need
for a low rental plan, such as
might be possible under the pro
605 E. Hastings St
visions' of the National Housing
Vancouver, B. C.
Act.
Home Radio
AN EVENT
GET THE FINEST IN
in a
—Miyo Ishiwata.
HIGH.
2571
VANCOUVER. B. C.
New Canadian Advertisers
nnoitncemenIs
AT
Ppfrrtnijg
PHONE
415 POWELL ST..
ONCE IN A LIFETIME
• f
230 ALEXANDER. ST.
VANCOUVER.B.C.